What is Fennel?
Part of the carrot family, the fennel plant is highly flavorful and aromatic. Along with the similar-tasting anise, fennel is one of the primary ingredients of absinthe.
What Does Fennel Taste Like?
Fennel smells and tastes very much like licorice, so if you’re of fan of licorice, you’ll want to try cooking with fennel. It also has a slightly aniseed flavor to it, but a little less sweet.
How to Cook Fennel
In the kitchen, fennel adds a savory and aromatic tone to any variety of dishes, ranging from soups and salads to chicken. It can be pickled, sautéed, grilled, made into pestos and sauces…really the options are endless. And when it comes to our favorite fennel recipes, you’ll want to start with Grilled Fennel and Quinoa Salad, Fennel and Apple Slaw, Mediterranean Roast Chicken with Turmeric, Fennel and Citrus or Fennel and Chicken Bake. These easy fennel recipes are so flavorful, you’ll see why veg lovers are obsessed.
