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Ingredients · Vegetables

Fennel

Three grams of fibre per half bulb for barely 30 calories, with potassium alongside.

Portion
half a bulb (100g)
Typical price
about £1.80 a bulb ££
In season
Summer
On this site
12 recipes

Nutrition per portion

Approximate values per half a bulb (100g)
Calories31 kcal
Protein1.2g
Carbohydrates4.4g
– of which sugars3.9g
Fibre3.1g
Fat0.2g
– of which saturates0g
Calcium49mg
Iron0.7mg
Salt0.1g

Buying & storing

  • Look for firm, white bulbs with no browning
  • The fronds are a free herb for fish and salads
  • Usually cheaper at a greengrocer than a supermarket

Keep it well: Fridge it in the salad drawer for up to a week; it softens rather than spoils.

Sensible swaps

  • celery
  • white cabbage
  • leeks
Reach for it when the week brings:
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Recipes that use fennel

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