Roasted Potatoes and Fennel
Recipes like this one I am sharing today are ones where I really wish I had the ability to share “smell-a-blogavision!”
The amazing aroma that filled my kitchen and nose when I roasted this fennel and potato recipe is too divine for words. Seriously!
So after the euphoria of the fragrance faded, and I began typing this post, I was trying to find a word worthy to describe it. It was THAT amazing!
In my “research,” I found that fennel is actually used as an essential oil and in aromatherapy. Well…. there you have it! I was not kidding about how awesome it smelled! Apparently, sweet fennel essential oil helps nourish and restore an optimal mind and outlook. It is believed to bring strength and courage in the face of adversity.
Have you cooked much with fennel? Besides smelling like heaven, it has great health benefits too. It is wonderfully crunchy and sweet when served raw in salads or silky and succulent when roasted or braised. It has an interesting licorice-like flavor.
Now… before those of you who are not licorice fans skip over this recipe….. STOP! You have to give it a try!
When you roast this amazing celery-like root vegetable…. O. M. G! I don’t have the words for the amazingness.
Mixed with some simple sliced potatoes and seasoning, it makes for a simply glorious addition or highlight to your dinner.
We had ours with some grilled chicken and a simple cucumber and tomato vinaigrette salad one day last week.
I will be making this again and again. I adore it! Hope you do too!
Roasted Potatoes and Fennel
- 4-6 small/medium potatoes (I used Yukon golds), sliced into 1/4 inch slices
- 1 large fennel bulb, cut in half and sliced into 1/4 inch slices
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spread sliced potatoes and fennel in an even layer on a stoneware baking dish or baking pan. Drizzle with the olive oil, and season with salt, pepper and rosemary. Roast approximately 40 minutes, tossing 2-3 times during roasting, until golden brown and tender.
Enjoy!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
They look absolutely deliciously mouthwatering yum!
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They really are Julia! Hope you’ll give them a try. Thanks for your visit and comment.
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Wow this loooks great! I’ve never used fennel, always wanted to purchase it at Whole Foods but never picked it up while shopping, I can’t wait to try this recipe thank you so much for sharing!
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Oh I hope you let me know about it when you try. Thanks for your lovely comment Tami!
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Roasted potatoes are my favorite. I’ll have to try it with fennel. Looks and sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing!
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I have to admit I love potatoes ANY way they are made – unfortunately – lol! So this was a fun new twist. Hope you try and enjoy as much as I did!
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We ate fennel (Italian celery) at Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday dinner 😋. I never thought of roasting it with potatoes. I would love that and the aroma as it cooks.
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I think it is more likely a fall/winter food, but it was a cool,rainy day when I made, and my head gets dizzy just recalling the amazing aroma! 🙂
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It does have a refreshing taste that’s nice anytime of year, sort of minty! 🥒
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This looks scrumptious! I’ve had fennel in salads, but never roasted. I love roasted potatoes and make them many different ways (adding fennel to my shopping list today). Thank-you for this addition to the repertoire.
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You are so welcome! I hope you love it as much as I did!! I need to try it in salads now. I’m sure an amazing addition.
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I have not cooked with fennel, but I roast potatoes all the time (usually with rosemary). I’ll definitely give it a try. (K)
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As you likely know, I adore rosemary too, and use it weekly in veggies or potatoes. This was my first time for fennel, and it was amazing!
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Just wanted to let you know we made your scallops last night and they were to die for I’m sure we’ll be making these potatoes someday soon too really enjoy your blog everything that you put on here have a good day Jodi
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What a wonderful message to receive. Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know! It is why I share 🙂
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I can imagine the amazingness of the taste and smell of this recipe! It sounds absolutely wonderful!!
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Have you ever had fennel PJ?
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No, I never have but I do like licorice.
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If you get a chance, you should try 🙂
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I will!
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Sounds and looks deliciously, I have never heard of fennel. Thanks Jodi for another great recipe. 🙂
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Wish o could cook some yummy stuff for you. 😘
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I love roast potatoes, Jodi, and these sound amazing. I shall be on the lookout for fennel next time I venture to the shops!
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Hope you enjoy as much as we did!!
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Sounds insanely good and EZ! Thanks Jodi!
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The perfect combo right?! 👍😉
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Looks wonderful….
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Thanks Evelyn! It was. 😉
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Looking Delicious..
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Thanks ☺️
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If the aroma was as good as the photo…..😊
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so much better! I can’t even think of a word for it!
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I can smell it from here!! 👃😜 OK not really! But you have sold me on it! ☺️ Now to see if I can actually find it in the grocery store! 👩🍳 Your recipes always look sooooo good, Jodi! ❤
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Awh! Thanks Jill! It is so easy and so delish!!! what a wonderful change up of flavors. Hope you find it!
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Looks so delicious!! I will have to make this soon. 😊
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let me know how you like!
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I wish we had that smell-o-vision thingy too, lol! I once made a fabulous dish with roasted fennel (and unfortunately don’t even remember what it was at the moment) but my husband said it was fantastic and asked what spice I added, and I told him it was a “secret” spice as he HATES licorice so I didn’t dare tell him, ha! Your photo is making my mouth water!
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see!! you know what I mean! 🙂 It is so amazing!
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I had roasted potatoes for dinner today, and the seasoning was so similar – so delicious!
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Hi Jodi,
This does sound nice. I don’t think I’ve roasted fennel… only grated it into a summer salad.
Winter time here now so I just may give it a go….
Thank you for this post,
Di 🙋🏻✨✨
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I’m anxious to try grating in a salad. It is summer HOT hear right now and I have some in the fridge!
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Hi Jodi!
There are so many interesting foods that I pass up at the produce counters, fennel is one that I always wonder about! I will be giving this recipe a try someday soon:)
Thanks,
Mary
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I hope you do. I am trying to experiment more with (especially) healthier foods – vegetables and grains – wish hubby would like quinoa and black beans and edamame as much as I do. 🙂
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Thanks for the recipe. Wasnt easy to get fennel in Granada, but finally succeeded. Tasted great.
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I’m so glad you found it!!!! And enjoyed it too!!!
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