Roasted Fennel

Normally I roast fennel and add the chopped pieces to a vegetable soup for extra flavor. Recently, I roasted the fennel and served it as a stand alone side kick to orzo pasta with olives, red onions, chick peas and tomatoes.

Roast fennel at 375 degrees for about 45 minutes. I drizzle my fennel with olive oil and add salt and pepper before placing the roasting pan in the oven.