This is a great side dish to a meat meal. Or, you can even serve this tossed with linguine and olive oil to make it a main meal.
Fennel Roasted Mushrooms
1 teaspoon dried fennel seeds
3 cups chopped white button mushrooms
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped finely
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasonings
1 teaspoon paprika
salt
Saute fennel and garlic in olive oil. Then, add mushrooms, seasonings, and paprika. Allow to cook for 15 minutes, or until mushrooms are properly cooked. Add salt at the end.
Serves approximately 4.