Seasonal Spotlight: Fennel
At Join Program, summer means one thing: vibrant vegetables taking center stage, and right now, fennel is stealing the show! Flavorful and fabulously versatile, fennel isn’t just one of our favorite vegetables—it’s about to be yours too!
Three Chef’s Favorite Recipes
To celebrate fennel’s moment in the spotlight, we’re sharing three of our chef’s recipes. Our food curation team crafted these recipes for you to try fennel in three different ways at home.
- Smoky Fennel in Bell Pepper Cream
Dive into this rich and smoky dish that’s creamy and crunchy at the same time.
- Tomato-Coconut Lentil Stew with Fennel Salad
Comfort meets freshness in this stew paired with a crunchy fennel salad. It’s sunshine in a bowl! Roasted Strawberries with Bronze Fennel
Summer’s sweetest surprise pairs roasted strawberries with bronze fennel—a dessert that celebrates seasonality in every bite.
Why fennel?
- Bold flavor, any style:
Raw, roasted, stewed—you name it, fennel nails it. With a crisp texture when raw and beautifully sweet notes once cooked, it elevates every dish. - Packed with goodness:
Did you know fennel packs serious anti-inflammatory and antioxidant punch? Each delicious bite supports your health while keeping your taste buds thrilled. - No waste, all taste:
Every part of fennel is usable and bursting with flavor—from the crunchy bulb and stalks to the delicate fronds. Fennel ensures nothing tasty gets tossed! - Globally loved:
Beloved in kitchens worldwide, fennel is the star in dishes from Mediterranean salads to Indian curries. This global icon fits seamlessly into diverse culinary traditions.
Seasonal and sustainable
Eating seasonally doesn’t just slash your food’s carbon footprint—though that’s a fantastic bonus! Seasonal produce is fresher, more flavorful, and at its nutritional peak. Plus, buying seasonal supports local farmers, strengthens communities!
Ready to join the fennel frenzy? With Join Program, savoring the season is always delicious, nutritious, and sustainable.