Lunch: Fennel Gratin with Walnut-Thyme Breadcrumbs

Recipe by Alison Roman A doubly crunchy topping marks a breakthrough moment for creamy roasted fennel.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Nuts, Walnuts

Health and fertility benefits of Fennel Gratin with Walnut-Thyme Breadcrumbs

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are low on the glycemic index. What’s more, they also lower the glycemic index of other foods that you eat in conjunction with these nuts. Any kind of nuts provide a healthy source of fat and a great way to encourage PCOS weight loss.

Ingredients

2 pounds fennel bulbs (about 4 small), thinly sliced lengthwise
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons thyme leaves, divided
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups very coarse fresh breadcrumbs
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ounce finely grated Parmesan (about 1 cup)

Instructions

Place rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 400 °F. Place fennel, onion, cream, butter, and 1 Tbsp. thyme in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Transfer to an 8x8" baking dish; bake until fennel is crisp-tender and cream is reduced by half, 30 –35 minutes.
While fennel is baking, combine breadcrumbs, walnuts, and oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss until bread is evenly saturated and walnuts are coated. Add Parmesan and remaining 1 Tbsp. thyme and toss again to combine.
Scatter breadcrumb mixture evenly over gratin and bake until breadcrumbs and walnuts are deep golden brown and fennel is tender, 12 –15 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

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