Fennel Roasted Vegetables
- 1 cup fennel seed
- 3 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 2 tablespoons white peppercorns
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
- 34 lb yukon gold potato, unpeeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2 large carrots, peeled and cut on the diagonal into 1/2 inch thick slices
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 12 lb red onion, each halved and cut into 8 wedges through the root end
- 1 fennel bulb, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2 inch wide wedges through the core
- 34 lb asparagus, tough ends trimmed and cut on the diagonal into 1 1/2 inch lengths
- 2 zucchini, ends trimmed and halved lengthwise and cut on the diagonal into 1/2 inch thick slices
- 1 12 tablespoons fennel, spice rub
- sea salt
- Make the Spice Rub: Put the fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and peppercorns in a heavy pan over medium heat.
- Watch carefully, tossing frequently so the seeds toast evenly.
- When light brown and fragrant, pour the seeds onto a plate to cool.
- They must be cool before grinding, or they will gum up the blades.
- Pour the seeds into a blender and add the salt.
- Blend to a fine powder, shaking the blender occasionally to redistribute the seeds.
- Store in a tightly sealed glass jar in a cool, dry place, or freeze.
- Roast Vegetables: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Put the potatoes in a large pot of cold, well-salted water.Bring to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook until the potatoes are almost tender, about 7 minutes.
- Add the carrots and simmer for about 1 minute longer.
- Drain.
- Heat a very large oven proof skillet over high heat.
- Add 4tablespoons of the olive oil.
- When the oil is hot, add the potatoes and carrots.
- Cook for about 1 minute, then add the onions and cook, turning occasionally with tongs, until the vegetables are nicely browned, about 10minutes.
- Reduce the heat if needed to keep them from burning.
- Add the fennel bulb, asparagus, zucchini, Fennel Spice and salt to taste.
- Toss well to distribute the seasonings.
- Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and toss again.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until the vegetables are deeply caramelized, 20 to 25 minutes, stirring them occasionally so they cook evenly.
- Serve immediately.
fennel seed, coriander seeds, white peppercorns, kosher salt, gold potato, carrots, extra virgin olive oil, red onion, fennel bulb, zucchini, fennel, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fennel-roasted-vegetables-440924 (may not work)