Fennel and Radish Gratin

About

This rich and flavorsome gratin is packed with low carb vegetables, aromatic garlic and shallots, tangy cheddar cheese and heavy cream.

This makes a decadent side to roasted meats, perfect for Sunday lunch.

Ingredients

• 6 medium – 3/4" to 1" diameter radish, raw
• 2 tablespoon, chopped shallot
• 2 cup fennel bulb, raw
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• ½ cup, grated cheddar cheese
• ½ teaspoon salt, sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Slice the tips from the fennel and discard. Slice each fennel bulb into 6 and halve the radishes. Add to a saucepan of boiling water and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until just tender. Drain completely and set aside to steam dry.
3. Thinly slice the shallot and garlic. Arrange the fennel, radishes, garlic and shallots in an even layer in a medium oven dish.
4. Scatter over the grated cheese.
5. Season with salt and pepper and pour over the heavy cream.
6. Transfer to the oven to bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and bubbling and all the vegetables are soft and tender.

Nutrition Facts

• Servings: 6
• Calories: 202.2kcal/846.1kJ (per serving)
• Fat: 19.4g (per serving)
• Carbs: 4.3g (per serving)
• Protein: 3.8g (per serving)