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Product Description
Origin:
Fennel is considered indigenous to the Mediterranean. Fennel was cultivated by the ancient Romans for its fragrant and flavor attributes, hence it is a favored ingredient in Italian cuisine.
Taste:
Fennel produces licorice-flavored, feathery foliage, umbrella-shaped golden seeds and roots, all of which are edible.
Fennel is sweet tasting and releases a strong anise aroma.
Usage:
Italians traditionally serve fennel in any meal. It is a common ingredient in rich Italian tomato sauces and pizzas either adding to pizza sauce or in the crust.
Even American apple pie can take on a tasty twist when a few of fennel leaves plus some sharp cheddar cheese are mixed in the crust.
You can slice and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper, and roast with other root vegetables.
Or you can shave or thinly slice and add raw to green salads, with blood orange segments and olives.
Health Benefits:
A fair source of vitamin A, vitamin C, niacin, potassium, iron, protein, carbohydrates and dietary fiber. makes fennel a very nutrtious vegetable.
Fennel is also good for weightwatchers as its very low in calories.