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Roasted Fennel with Radish
The exciting, disparate flavors of licorice, pepper, and berry combine for a unique, vegetable-focused appetizer.
6 oz. roasted baby red beets
1 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. fresh ginger
Pinch of salt
1 Markon First Crop Fennel bulb
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 watermelon radishes, sliced
3 oz.raspberries
Puree beets with honey, ginger, and salt. Strain and reserve liquid; use pulp in different application (stock, smoothies, or compost).
Slice fennel bottom into two round with flat tops. Rub with olive oil and either roast or cook in a cast iron skillet until tender.
Place each piece of fennel in a flat-bottomed bowl. Decoratively top with raspberries and watermelon radish slices. Garnish with lacy fennel fronds.
Pour half of beet juice around base of fennel tableside for dramatic presentation.