Fennel, Roasted Tomato, and Basil Relish Recipe

Name: Fennel, Roasted Tomato, and Basil Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Olive oil cooking spray; 1 pound ripe plum tomatoes (about 6); 4 garlic cloves; 1 fennel bulb (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or finely chopped fresh red chile; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves; 1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

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Preheat the oven to 400F.
2
Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
3
Slice the tomatoes in half lengthwise; arrange them, cut side down, in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
4
Place the garlic cloves on the baking sheet next to the tomatoes.
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Roast in the oven until the tomatoes are soft and wrinkled and the garlic is aromatic and tender, about 35 minutes.
6
Let cool.
7
In a medium bowl, stir to combine the fennel with the vinegar, capers, red pepper flakes, and oil.
8
Finely chop the garlic, and roughly chop the tomatoes; add to the bowl.
9
Slice the basil into fine strips; add to the bowl along with the parsley.
10
Stir to combine; serve chilled or at room temperature.
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(Per serving)
12
Calories: 78
13
Fat: 5g
14
Cholesterol: 0mg
15
Carbohydrate: 9g
16
Sodium: 56mg
17
Protein: 2g
18
Fiber: 3g

273

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Olive oil cooking spray, 1 pound ripe plum tomatoes (about 6), 4 garlic cloves, 1 fennel bulb (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Fennel, Roasted Tomato, and Basil Relish falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fennel, Roasted Tomato, and Basil Relish

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