fennel recipe

**Ingredients:** - 2-3 fennel bulbs - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 1 teaspoon salt - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional) - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat) - Juice of 1 lemon - Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)