Grilled Asparagus and Endive
A member of the chicory family, endive has a crunchy texture and a pleasantly bitter taste that softens with cooking. Here, endive is grilled with asparagus and then tossed with orange zest and juice, which add bright flavor to the dish. Long strips of zest look especially attractive, but finely grated zest is equally delicious.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Orange | 1 medium (131g) | 62 |
| Orange Juice | 1 medium (131g) | 62 |
| Asparagus | 6 spears (90g) | 27 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Endive | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. slender asparagus spears, ends trimmed
- 3 small heads Belgian endive, quartered
- 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Zest of 1 orange
- 3 or 4 fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs
- 2 Tbs. fresh orange juice