Grilled Fennel with Orange-Honey Glaze

Fennel wedges are grilled until soft and lightly caramelized, then brushed with an orange-honey glaze with thyme. Finally, feta is crumbled on top, balancing the sweet flavors nicely.

By yumbelo · 4 servings · 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 pc Fennel bulbs
• 2 pc Oranges
• 1 pc Lemon (juice)
• 2 tbsp Honey
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 bunch Thyme
• 1 pinch Chili flakes
• 150 g Feta
• Salt
• Black pepper

Method

1. Prepare the grill for medium heat, about 180 to 200 °C.
2. Halve the fennel bulbs, leave the core intact and cut the halves into wedges about 1 cm thick.
3. Squeeze one orange and mix the juice with lemon juice, honey, 2 tbsp olive oil, stripped thyme leaves, chili flakes, salt and pepper.
4. Peel the second orange and slice it thinly.
5. Brush the fennel wedges with the remaining olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
6. Grill the fennel wedges for about 8 to 10 minutes, turning them once and brushing them with the orange-honey glaze, until they are soft and have grill marks.
7. Grill the orange slices during the last 2 to 3 minutes.
8. Arrange the fennel on a platter, drizzle with the remaining glaze and crumble the feta over it.