Fennel

59 Ways to Use Fennel You Grow in Your Garden

59 Ways to Use Fennel You Grow in Your Garden
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  1. What can I do with fresh fennel?
  2. How do you use fennel herb?
  3. What food goes well with fennel?
  4. Can you eat the entire fennel plant?
  5. Is any part of fennel poisonous?
  6. Does fennel have to be refrigerated?
  7. What are the benefits of fennel?
  8. What is difference between dill and fennel?
  9. Can I replace fennel with anise?
  10. What spices pair well with fennel?
  11. What vegetables pair well with fennel?
  12. Does fennel make you gassy?

What can I do with fresh fennel?

Fennel stalks can take the place of celery in soups and stews, and can be used as a "bed" for roasted chicken and meats. Use fennel fronds as a garnish, or chop them and use as you would other herbs, like dill or parsley. Oh, and one last thing—fennel and seafood go together like peas in a pod.

How do you use fennel herb?

We use them in the same way we'd use other fresh, soft herbs like parsley or dill. You can mix chopped fennel fronds into pestos, salsas, stocks, curries, and vinaigrettes for an added hit of freshness. You can use them to top yogurt dips, eggs, stir-fries, toasts, and seared meats.

What food goes well with fennel?

From the plant to the pollen, fennel can be paired with vegetables in soups, salads and other dishes. Try combining it with radish, beans, olives, spinach, onions, and more! A good fennel recipe to start with is a shaved salad, which pairs crunchy, fresh fennel with your favorite vegetables and a citrus dressing.

Can you eat the entire fennel plant?

Technically speaking, all parts of the plant are edible, but most people will find the stalks too tough and fibrous to eat. The leaves can be chopped and used to flavor salads, dressings, marinades and sauces. They tend to have a slightly more citrusy flavor than the base. The base (or bulb) is delicious raw or cooked.

Is any part of fennel poisonous?

Many species in the family Apiaceae or Umbelliferae are superficially similar to fennel, and some, such as poison hemlock, are toxic, so it is unwise, and potentially extremely dangerous, to use any part of any of these plants as a herb or vegetable unless it can be positively identified as being edible.

Does fennel have to be refrigerated?

To store fennel, trim the fronds to two or three inches above the bulb (if not already done). Wrap loosely in a plastic bag and store in the fridge for 5 days or 10 days if you're getting fennel direct from the garden or farmer.

What are the benefits of fennel?

The fiber, potassium, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B-6, and phytonutrient content in fennel, coupled with its lack of cholesterol, all support heart health. Fennel contains significant amounts of fiber. Fiber decreases the risk of heart disease as it helps reduce the total amount of cholesterol in the blood.

What is difference between dill and fennel?

So what's the difference between fennel and dill? Fennel is a perennial plant that is totally edible, including the leaves and seeds. The stalks and bulbs are crunchy and slightly sweet, with flavor notes of anise. Dill is an aromatic herb that is typically used to flavor other foods, like dill pickles.

Can I replace fennel with anise?

If you do not have fennel seeds or have run out of stock, then you can use anise seeds along with fresh celery. Fennel is similar to anise seeds, but is sweeter and milder as compared to anise. ... Anise seeds, cumin seeds, caraway seeds, or dill are often used as substitutes for fennel.

What spices pair well with fennel?

15 Spices that Go with Fennel

What vegetables pair well with fennel?

Parsnips, carrots, red onion and brussel sprouts are roasted with fennel, garlic, white pepper and olive oil for a tasty side dish!

Does fennel make you gassy?

Fennel Seed

Similar to ginger, fennel or anise seed has been used for many, many years to prevent digestive issues like bloating. In India, many people actually chew on fennel seeds after a rich meal to aid digestion. Fennel seed will also freshen up your breath, while eliminating stomach cramping, gas and bloating.

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