What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.
Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 21 whole30 fennel recipes that we have shared over the years.
Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.
21 Whole30 Fennel Recipes
Roasted Fennel and Carrots (Paleo, Vegan, Whole30)
Crunchy Fennel Salad
Green Bean & Roasted Fennel Salad
Crunchy Fennel Salad
Lemon Rosemary Roasted Vegetables with Fennel
Fennel + Orange Slaw
Whole 30 Keto Chicken, Fennel & Celery Salad
Grapefruit and shaved fennel salad with fresh mint
Blood Orange and Fennel Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Chicken Sausage and Fennel Soup
Fennel & Sausage Hash
Fennel Salad
Fennel Soup with Spinach and Spicy Sausage
Shaved Celery and Fennel Salad
Sheet Pan Chicken with Fennel and Olives (AIP, paleo)
Citrus Avocado Fennel Salad
Whole30 Citrus Kale Salad
Caramelized Fennel, Leek & Onion Gratin Whole30
Is fennel whole 30 approved?
This simple Roasted Fennel and Carrots recipe is the best way to eat fennel. The fennel and carrots are seasoned with garlic and salt, baked in the oven and then drizzled with lemon juice and handful of fresh parsley. This healthy side dish is Paleo, Vegan, keto and Whole30 approved!
What food goes well with fennel?
Apples, beetroot, Brussels sprouts, celeriac, corn, cucumber, garlic, grape, grapefruit, green bean, guava, kohlrabi, lemon, mushroom, olive, orange, peach, pear, pomegranate, potatoes, tomatoes, watercress, watermelon.
Can you eat the entire fennel?
Technically speaking, all parts of the plant are edible, but most people will find the stalks too tough and fibrous to eat. The leaves can be chopped and used to flavor salads, dressings, marinades and sauces. They tend to have a slightly more citrusy flavor than the base. The base (or bulb) is delicious raw or cooked.
What Flavours go with fennel?
Its distinctly anise and camphor-like aromas are a great way to perk up any spring or summer recipe. Learn to use everything from bulb to stalk to frond in these six fennel pairings that will show you how to combine them with grapes, elderflower, pomegranate, guava, grapefruit and dill.
Is guar gum Whole30?
Guar Gum: Yes
This is a common and acceptable thickener, often found in canned coconut milk.
Can you eat popcorn on Whole30?
Anything with gluten is off-limits, along with rice, oats, corn and pseudo-grains like quinoa or buckwheat. That means no pasta and popcorn for 30 days.
What can I do with lots of fennel?
You can mix chopped fennel fronds into pestos, salsas, stocks, curries, and vinaigrettes for an added hit of freshness. You can use them to top yogurt dips, eggs, stir-fries, toasts, and seared meats. And they’re delicious when tossed into green salads or strewn on top of roasted vegetables.
What protein goes well with fennel?
Cooks love pairing fennel with pork, chicken, and sausage, and the more daring will even add it to lamb dishes. The herb in all of its forms is also a popular choice for almost every type of fish, including shellfish. A popular ingredient in Italy and Tuscany, fennel is a common ingredient in crab and mussel risottos.
Can you eat raw fennel?
Every part of it is edible, from the bulb to the flowers, and it can be eaten raw or cooked. Though the stalks and leaves are edible, fennel recipes most often call for the bulb. When raw, it has a crisp texture similar to celery and a fresh licorice flavor.
Can I freeze fennel?
Fennel stalks and fronds freeze well. Simply rinse them in a cool stream of water, and then place them in freezer-safe bag or container. Due to its high water content, freezing the bulb will change its texture.
How do you store fennel in the fridge?
How to Store Fennel
- Refrigerate. Place whole fennel bulbs in an open Glad® Zipper Bag in the refrigerator.
- Cut. Store cut fennel by removing and discarding the stalks. Cut off the woody bottom of the bulb and peel away any wilted or browning layers.
- Store. Seal in a GladWare® food protection container and refrigerate.
How do you cook Jamie Oliver fennel?
Method
- Preheat the oven to 160°C/325°F/gas 3.
- Trim and quarter the fennel bulbs, then lay in a roasting dish, scatter over the tomatoes and caraway seeds.
- Season with sea salt and black pepper and drizzle with oil. Cook for 1 hour or until the fennel is tender and caramelised.



















