1. Heat oven to 400°F.
2. In a large bowl toss fennel, grated cheese, beans (if used) and cream.
3. Transfer to large baking dish and cook covered 1 hr.
4. Uncover, sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese and cook uncovered for 30 min.
5. Should have a brown crust but no burn.

*To make vegan, replace cream with canned coconut milk or cashew cream. To make cashew cream, soak 1 C raw cashews overnight

then blend with ½-¾ C water and a pinch of salt. Also replace Parmesan cheese with vegan parmesan.