Braised Chicory Belgian Endive Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In1 Hr 45 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodSpeciality
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Chicory- 8 heads, trimmed and blanched
 Butter2 Ounce
 Nutmeg5 inch, grated
 Lemon Juice- 1/2 lemon
 Salt1 To taste
 Black pepper1 To taste
 Chicken stock4 Fluid Ounce

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2) Arrange the chicory in an ovenproof dish.

MAKING
3) Sprinkle the chicory with the butter, nutmeg, lemon juice and season to taste.
4) Stream over the stock, and put the lid on.
5) Bake in oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until the chicory is tender.
6) If you wish to freeze the dish, then do so at this stage. Cool, seal, label and freeze the chicory.

SERVING
7) Serve hot garnished with lemon slices if desired.
8) If using the frozen beans mixture, Place the chicory in a casserole dish and cover.
9) Reheat in a preheated moderate oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through.
10) Serve as mentioned in step 7.
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