Gluten-Free and Vegan

Serves Four

Ingredients

• 4 large fennel bulbs, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces, reserving fronds
• 2 slices Rudi’s Multi-Grain Bread, toasted
• Juice of 1 fresh orange
• 1/2 tsp. orange zest
• 1 cup ground almonds
• 1 tsp. coriander
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt
• 1/2 cup hummus, for serving

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a food processor, pulse Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bread until it forms a bread crumb consistency.
3. Lay fennel fronds in a large baking dish lined with tin foil; top with fennel bulb pieces.  Sprinkle with Rudi’s bread crumbs, orange juice, zest, almonds, coriander and sea salt.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Remove from oven; set aside to cool for 2 minutes before serving.
6. Serve warm with a dollop of hummus.
7. Enjoy!

Amie Valpone, HHC, AADP is a Manhattan-based culinary marketing consultant specializing in gluten-free “clean” eating. Her experience as a marketing consultant spans the hotel, spa, restaurant and FMG sectors, where she creates menus, develops marketing and publicity efforts, and builds brand awareness for her clients. Amie is also a culinary nutritionist, spending time with clients as a Food Allergy Concierge and Pantry Stylist in the big apple of Manhattan. Find her on Twitter @TheHealthyApple , on Facebook and at http://thehealthyapple.com/

*feature image taken by Amie Valpone