A good Belgian endive recipe must tame this vegetable’s distinctive flavor. We did so in our Belgian endive recipe by browning the endive in butter and sugar for maximum richness and sweetness, then braising it quickly in white wine and chicken broth for a deep yet brightly flavored vegetable side dish.
1. Fry in 12-inch heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes; remove with slotted spoon to paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
2. Leaving bacon fat in the skillet, sprinkle sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt evenly over skillet and set endive cut-sides down in a single layer. Cook, shaking skillet occasionally to prevent sticking and adjusting burner if browning too quickly, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Turn endive over and cook until curved sides are golden brown, about 3 minutes longer. Carefully turn endive cut-sides down. Add wine, broth, and thyme; reduce heat to low, cover skillet tightly, and simmer, checking occasionally and adding 2 tablespoons water if pan appears dry, until leaves open up slightly and endive are tender throughout when pierced with tip of paring knife, 13 to 15 minutes. Transfer endive to warmed serving platter; set aside.
3. Increase heat to medium-high to bring liquid in skillet to boil; simmer until reduced to syrupy consistency, 1 to 2 minutes. Off heat, whisk in heavy cream and parsley. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and spoon sauce over endive. Sprinkle with reserved bacon and serve.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (108g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings | ||
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Calories: 278 | ||
Calories from Fat: 201 (72%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 22.4g | 30 % | |
Saturated Fat 7.3g | 36 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 9.4g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 3.6g | ||
Cholesterol 76.8mg | 24 % | |
Sodium 230.8mg | 8 % | |
Potassium 211.5mg | 6 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 0.6g | 0 % | |
Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0 % | |
Sugars, other 0.4g | ||
Protein 16.9g | 24 % | |
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Calories per serving: 278
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