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Lemon Fennel Toasts Recipe
Amy

Lemon Fennel Toasts

These Lemon Fennel Toasts are a burst of bright, zesty flavor that’s ready in just 7 minutes. Crisp, golden toast is topped with a vibrant mix of fresh fennel, tangy lemon zest, and a hint of olive oil.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 0
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 fennel bulb, white part only
  • 3 squeezes lemon
  • splash honey, agave, or sugar
  • a few pinches chopped dill
  • whole grain bread slices, toasted
  • sea salt
  • smoked salmon or cheese (optional)
  • garlic clove, for rubbing toast (optional)
For the yogurt dill sauce:
  • ½ cup yogurt of your choice
  • 1 teaspoon chopped dill
  • lemon juice, to taste
  • splash agave, honey, or sugar
  • splash extra-virgin olive oil
  • sea salt and fresh black pepper
  • ½ small garlic clove, minced (optional)

Method
 

  1. Using a mandolin, slice paper thin shavings of fennel.
  2. In a small bowl, mix fennel shavings with the lemon juice, honey, dill, and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  3. Let the fennel sit and marinate in the juices for a few minutes while you prep the rest.
  4. Make the dill yogurt: Mix the yogurt, dill, lemon juice, agave, olive oil, garlic, if using, and pinches of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings. Chill until ready to use.
  5. Grill or toast the bread, rub with garlic and sprinkle with salt if desired, and drizzle with olive oil.
  6. Assemble toasts with salmon or cheese, if using, marinated fennel, and a dollop of the yogurt.
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