Baked Fennel with Parsley and Breadcrumbs

• 4 fennel bulbs
• 60 g/2 oz fresh white breadcrumbs

Cut the fennel bulbs in half and remove the tough outer leaves. Blanch the pieces in boiling water for 10 minutes and drain well.

Mix together the fresh breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Open the fennel leaves and stuff the breadcrumb mixture between the leaves. Place the fennel in a gratin dish, pour the olive oil over the fennel and bake in an oven se