Roasted Squash and Fennel


From Eating Well

INGREDIENTS

* 2 small summer squash, (about 12 ounces)

* 1 1/2 cups sliced fennel bulb, (about 1 small bulb), plus 1 tablespoon chopped fennel fronds, divided

* 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

* 1 tablespoon thyme

* 1/4 teaspoon salt

* 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

* 1/4 cup thinly sliced garlic

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.

2. Quarter squash lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Combine the squash with sliced fennel, oil, thyme, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Spread the mixture evenly on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and roast until the vegetables are tender and the fennel is beginning to brown, about 5 minutes more. Stir in fennel fronds and serve.