Roasted Squash & Fennel with Thyme

From EatingWell

We have only one word for this recipe: magical. As the vegetables roast in the oven, the fennel develops sweet, caramel flavors and the summer squash is infused with the garlic. Serve it with grilled pork chops or chicken.

4 servings, about 2/3 cup each

Active Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

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 chopped fresh 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.