Fennel Gratin with Pecorino and Lemon

Fennel Gratin with Pecorino and Lemon
Fennel Gratin with Pecorino and Lemon
The technique: Any dish that's topped with breadcrumbs or cheese and then browned is considered a gratin. The payoff: Layers of flavor and texture and a way to transform almost any vegetable into something special.
  • Preparing Time: -
  • Total Time: -
  • Served Person: Makes 10 servings
Cheese Side Christmas Thanksgiving High Fiber Dinner Lemon Fennel Fall Winter Christmas Eve Bon Appétit
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh italian parsley
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh italian parsley
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • Carbohydrate 18 g(6%)
  • Cholesterol 23 mg(8%)
  • Fat 14 g(22%)
  • Fiber 5 g(22%)
  • Protein 7 g(15%)
  • Saturated Fat 6 g(28%)
  • Sodium 526 mg(22%)
  • Calories 221

PreparationGratin: Lightly oil shallow 2-quart glass or ceramic baking dish. Heat 5 tablespoons oil in large wide pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until soft but not brown, about 5 minutes. Add fennel; increase heat to medium-high and sautéuntil fennel is slightly softened and beginning to brown, stirring frequently, about 18 minutes. Stir in broth and next 4 ingredients. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until most of broth is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Transfer to dish.DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly; cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before baking. Crumb topping: Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add panko; sauté until golden, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. Stir Pecorino, parsley, and peel into panko. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight in refrigerator. Preheat oven to 425°F. Sprinkle panko mixture over fennel. Bake until gratin is heated through and topping is deep golden, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.

PreparationGratin: Lightly oil shallow 2-quart glass or ceramic baking dish. Heat 5 tablespoons oil in large wide pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until soft but not brown, about 5 minutes. Add fennel; increase heat to medium-high and sautéuntil fennel is slightly softened and beginning to brown, stirring frequently, about 18 minutes. Stir in broth and next 4 ingredients. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until most of broth is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Transfer to dish.DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly; cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before baking. Crumb topping: Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add panko; sauté until golden, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. Stir Pecorino, parsley, and peel into panko. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight in refrigerator. Preheat oven to 425°F. Sprinkle panko mixture over fennel. Bake until gratin is heated through and topping is deep golden, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.