Baked Fennel with Garlic and Parmesan

Trim off the ends of the stalks. Carefully remove the outer leaf from the fennel. trom off the base and then separate out the inner leaves trimming off more base as required. Where appropriate cut the leaves into two through the stalk  Picture  .

Simmer the fennel leaves in salted water for a bare 15 minutes. Drain in a colinder and allow to cool. Meanwhile peel and finely chop the garlic cloves. Put the fennel in an oven proof dish, sprinkle over a very little olive oil, followed by the garlic and some grated parmesan.

Cook in a hot oven for five minutes or so or until nicely golden.