Garlic Roasted Potatoes And Fennel Recipe

Experience the magic of perfectly roasted potatoes and fennel, infused with aromatic garlic and warming spices. This light yet satisfying recipe is surprisingly easy to make and delivers incredible flavor in just over an hour. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 184.2 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Garlic Roasted Potatoes And Fennel

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How to Make Garlic Roasted Potatoes And Fennel

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Trim tough outer leaves from 1 large fennel bulb (about 1 pound). Reserve fennel fronds for garnish.
  3. Remove and discard fennel stalks.
  4. Cut fennel bulb in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 4 wedges.
  5. Discard the core of the fennel bulb.
  6. Wash and cut 2 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes into 1-inch pieces.
  7. In a large bowl, toss potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  8. Remove the papery skin from 1 head of garlic. Separate and peel the cloves; finely chop 1 clove.
  9. Sprinkle the chopped garlic over the potatoes.
  10. Add the whole peeled garlic cloves to the potatoes along with:
  11. - 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
  12. - 1/4 teaspoon coriander
  13. - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  14. - 1 teaspoon salt
  15. - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  16. - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  17. Toss well to combine.
  18. In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup vegetable broth over medium heat until warm.
  19. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads.
  20. Let stand for 10 minutes to infuse.
  21. Stir in 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar.
  22. Arrange potatoes in a single layer in a large roasting pan coated with cooking spray.
  23. Drizzle the saffron broth mixture evenly over the potatoes.
  24. Bake for 30 minutes.
  25. Remove from oven and arrange fennel wedges over the potato mixture.
  26. Return to oven and bake for an additional 50 minutes, or until the broth mixture almost evaporates, potatoes are tender and beginning to brown, stirring once halfway through.
  27. Garnish with reserved fennel fronds and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

2g

Carbs

12g