Roasted Fennel and Carrots

Name: Roasted Fennel and Carrots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2-1/2 pounds medium carrots, peeled and cut in half lengthwise; 1 large fennel bulb, cut into 1/2-inch wedges; 1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges; 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Whether you serve roasted fennel and carrots alongside a roast, fish or grain dish, their rich flavors and tender texture are sure to impress!

Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds medium carrots, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
1 large fennel bulb, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine carrots, fennel, onion and lemon. Mix oil, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper; drizzle over carrot mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to 2 foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pans.
Roast 40-50 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 139 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 262mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat.

This addictive fennel recipe is a fresh take on one of my mother's standard wintertime dishes. I usually add more carrots—as many as the pans will hold. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

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