Caramelized Fennel Tarts Recipe

 

 

Ingredients

• 2 medium fennel bulbs, quartered and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed

Directions

• In a large skillet, saute fennel in oil until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, uncovered, for 40 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in the thyme, vinegar, salt and pepper.
• Unfold each puff pastry sheet onto an ungreased baking sheet. Using a knife, score 1 in. from the edges of each pastry. Spread fennel mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges.
• Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cut each tart into 12 pieces. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 116 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 102 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein. 

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