You can also roast the fennel, by combining 1 cup of chopped fennel bulb, 1 teaspoon olive oil, a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well. (veganfusion.com)
Once blended add 1 cup chopped fennel, and cook until tender over medium heat. (veganfusion.com)
Meanwhile, finely chop fennel bulb and thinly slice stalks. (bonappetit.com)