Roasted Fennel with Orange-Ginger Dressing
- MEAL:
- Side dish
- BENEFITS:
- Functional Tea, Gluten free, Gut health, Hair and skin health, Vegan-friendly, Water retention and cellulite
- DURATION:
- 20-30 min
When & How
This side goes well with everything! Below are some of my favorite lunch and dinner combos.
Lunch: with pan-seared sea bream or cod
Dinner: with chickpeas cooked with cumin powder
Ingredients
(2-3 servings)
2 fennels
70g cashew
¼ cup water
2 tbsp of fresh orange juice
1 tsp of apple cider vinegar
1-2 tsp fresh ginger, grated or chopped
Salt & pepper, to taste
Method
- Soak cashew in hot water for 10-15 minutes, drain well
- Cut fennels as you prefer (cubes, slices…you do you!)
- Preheat some olive oil into a skillet over low/medium heat. Once the oil is slightly heated, add fennel and cook until tender and slightly golden.
- Prepare the dressing by placing cashew, fresh orange juice, ACV, ginger, and water into a food processor/blender. Process until creamy.
- Once cooked, toss fennel with the dressing. Any leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Tips
- You can substitute apple cider vinegar with rice vinegar
- You can substitute orange with grapefruit
Benefits
FENNEL
One of the most potent diuretic vegetables. Fennel is a ‘must’ against water retention and cellulite!
ORANGE or GRAPEFRUIT
Rich in vitamin C, a potent antioxidant and an immunity vitamin. Citrus fruits are also a good source of potassium, an important mineral for fluid balance inside the body. Thus, they can help fight against water retention.
CASHEWS
Cashews are rich in minerals, such as zinc and magnesium, crucial for skin and hair health and glow. These minerals also help regulate female hormonal balance.
GINGER
Enhances digestion, boosts immunity, increases blood circulation, and can relieve nausea and motion sickness.
