Grilled Fennel Tarts

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 2 Fennel, medium
  • 1 Lemon
  • 2 tsp Oregano

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil, Extra Virgin

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 2 sheets Puff pastry

• Dairy

  • 3 oz Gruyere cheese
  • 1 oz Mascarpone

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 medium fennel bulbs (with fronds intact)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 ounces Gruyere cheese, coarsely grated
• 1 ounce mascarpone, softened
• 2 teaspoons oregano, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 lemon, zested
• 2 sheets puff pastry, cut into 2″ x 5” rectangles
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

• 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Thinly slice fennel heads into 1/2 inch slices (lengthwise) and cut each piece in half. Brush each piece of fennel with oil and season with salt and pepper. 3. Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat and lightly grease. Grill fennel for about 3 minutes on each side or until nicely charred and softened. Remove from heat and allow fennel pieces to cool. 4. In a small bowl combine Gruyere, mascarpone, oregano, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper and mash together with the back of a fork until fully combined. 5. Spread a small amount of the cheese mixture over each piece of puff pastry, leaving the outer 1/4 inch perimeter bare. 6. Top each rectangle of cheese spread puff pastry with a piece of grilled fennel and gently press down. Place each tart onto a baking sheet, lined with parchment, and lightly season with salt and pepper. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the fennel begins to caramelize and the puff pastry turns golden brown. 7. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.