Baked turmeric-spiced fennel and onion

Baked turmeric-spiced fennel and onion

Combining soluble fibre and anti-inflammatory turmeric, this delicately flavoured dish goes with almost anything.

Season with freshly ground black pepper and scatter over a large baking tray in a single layer

SERVES 2

160 calories per serving

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp ground turmeric

1½ tbsp fresh lemon juice

2 small fennel bulbs (each around 225g), trimmed and sliced lengthways into 8

1 small onion, peeled and quartered

freshly chopped coriander, to serve (optional)

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
  • Place the oil, turmeric and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add a good pinch of flaked sea salt and whisk together lightly.
  • Add the fennel and onion to the bowl and toss together well. Season with freshly ground black pepper and scatter over a large baking tray in a single layer. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the fennel is softened and lightly browned.
  • Scatter with the coriander, if using, to serve.