“This sausage and fennel traybake is tasty dish where fragrant fennel wedges are enjoyed alongside simple sausages (gluten-free please). Interestingly, while most sausages contain some kind of starch (rice or potato starch), this delicious dinner is only 2.9g carbs per serving.” – Monya

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Eating healthy doesn’t mean sacrificing flavour and indulgence. This pork sausage and caramelized fennel wedges traybake is a delicious and satisfying dish that perfectly fits into a low-carb diet.
 

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Combining succulent pork sausage with the sweet notes of caramelized fennel wedges, this traybake offers a symphony of flavours. Also, its low-carb profile ensures you can enjoy this scrumptious meal guilt-free.

Look for sausages with no gluten or added sugars, as they make an excellent choice for a low-carb diet. Fennel, known for its distinctive liquorice-like flavour, pairs wonderfully with the savoury sausage, adding a delightful sweetness.
 
This dish proves that healthy eating doesn’t have to be bland or restrictive. Equally important is choosing quality ingredients. You can create a satisfying meal as it contains plenty of natural sweetness.

 

It is important to note that to maintain ketosis, it’s essential to track carbohydrate intake and ensure it aligns with your daily macro goals. Consulting with a healthcare professional is advised before making significant dietary changes. Scroll to the bottom to see the full macros and allergens for this Sausage and Fennel Traybake, as well as all the Pork on Fats of Life®.
 

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Sausage and Fennel Tray Bake

This quick and delicious family tray bake could not be simpler! The flavour of roasted fennel is just lovely with the cooked porkies!

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Course Main Dish

Cuisine General

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Author Monya Kilian Palmer

Per serving

Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.9g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 30g

Equipment

• sharp knife
• mixing bowl
• universal measuring spoons
• baking tray

Ingredients

• 8 pork sausages, (gluten-free)
• 2 fennel bulbs (small-medium), trimmed and quartered
• 1 TB olive oil
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• sea salt flakes
• freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan oven). This is 220°C for conventional ovens (or 425°F / gas mark 7).
• Trim the fennel bulbs and set aside the little fronds. These will burn, so they should be removed. However, do not throw them away - instead keep them to be used as a fresh garnish later.
  
• Trim and quarter the two fennel bulbs* lengthways into equal sized pieces. Place into a bowl along with the 8 porkies. Add the olive oil and garlic powder to the bowl and gently toss the whole lot to evenly coat. (Work gently as you don't want the fennel falling apart.)

  *The yield of edible fennel I ended up using (after trimming) was 270g (9.5oz).
  
• Spread the mixture out onto a large, greased baking tray and bake in the oven for 25 minutes. I always rotate the tray halfway through and also use tongs to turn the pieces to ensure even cooking.
  
• Serve scattered with sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle over the fennel fronds you set aside earlier for a pretty, fresh finish!

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A new-and-improved version of this delicious recipe features in my cookbook BUDGET KETO KITCHEN.

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Nutritional Information per serving
Calories                        358Kcal / 1498kJ
Fat                                30g
Carbohydrates              2.9g
Protein                          20g

Allergens
Sulphites

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See all the Pork recipes on Fats of Life:

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Cauli and Smoked Sausage Bake with Gruyere (Keto)

Pork and Burrata Salad with Homemade Pesto (Keto)

Pork Chops with Herby Vegetables (Keto)

Bacon wrapped Cod with Bacon Buttered Greens (Keto)

Celeriac and Sausage Hash (Keto)

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Disclaimer: The nutritional analysis, macro and allergen breakdown of the recipes on this site have been manually and carefully calculated using the cloud-based software NUTRITICS®. NUTRITICS® is fully approved by the relevant Trading Standards organizations and is EU and FDA-compliant. The macro calculations are provided as a courtesy to you based on the author's weighing of ingredients when creating the dishes. If Erythritol (a sugar polyol) has been used in any of the recipes, it has already been manually excluded from the final carbohydrate count. The author is a chef - not a medical professional - and this website has been designed to provide you with recipe ideas to suit the low carb lifestyle you have discussed with your GP.

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