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How to Cut Fennel

01of 05Step 1Helen NormanCut off the stalks and fronds on top of the bulb, retaining the fronds for garnish, if desired.02of 05Step 2Helen NormanCut ½ inch off the root end on the bottom of the bulb.03of 05Step 3Helen NormanCut the bulb in half lengthwise, from stalk end to root end, then cut those two pieces in half again, lengthwise.04of 05Step 4Helen NormanCut out the core from each of the quarters.05of 05Step 5Helen NormanSlice or chop as desired.

01of 05Step 1Helen NormanCut off the stalks and fronds on top of the bulb, retaining the fronds for garnish, if desired.

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Step 1

Helen Norman

chopping the green from the fennel bulb

Cut off the stalks and fronds on top of the bulb, retaining the fronds for garnish, if desired.

02of 05Step 2Helen NormanCut ½ inch off the root end on the bottom of the bulb.

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Step 2

cutting the base off fennel bulb

Cut ½ inch off the root end on the bottom of the bulb.

03of 05Step 3Helen NormanCut the bulb in half lengthwise, from stalk end to root end, then cut those two pieces in half again, lengthwise.

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Step 3

cutting fennel overhead

Cut the bulb in half lengthwise, from stalk end to root end, then cut those two pieces in half again, lengthwise.

04of 05Step 4Helen NormanCut out the core from each of the quarters.

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Step 4

cutting a slice of fennel

Cut out the core from each of the quarters.

05of 05Step 5Helen NormanSlice or chop as desired.

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Step 5

slicing fennel

Slice or chop as desired.

Once you have your cut fennel, the possibilities are endless. Try it in recipes likeOne-Skillet Salmon with Fennel & Sun-Dried Tomato CouscousorArugula & Fennel Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette. Or, if you’re not ready to enjoy it yet, learnhow to store fennelfor future use.

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