fennel substitutes

18 substitutes · avg score 5.9 · Pale green bulb with feathery fronds and a crisp, licorice-anise flavor that mellows and sweetens when cooked. Shaved raw into salads, roasted, braised, grilled, or added to soups, stews, and fish dishes; fronds are used as an herb.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Dill

10.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Use fronds, similar anise-like flavor

02

Tarragon

10.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Use fronds for mild anise flavor

03

Endive

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Crisp and slightly bitter, good raw or braised

04

Radishes

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Roasted radishes mellow into fennel-like sweetness

05

Cabbage

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Shred for slaw, add anise seed for flavor

06

Asparagus

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Slice thin, roast until caramelized

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