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Braised Belgian Endive Recipe
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Braised Belgian Endive Recipe

7 ingredients 20 min + 30 min 4 servings openrecipes
Braised Belgian Endive Recipe

A cousin of chicory, underappreciated endive also has a slightly bitter taste. Here it is braised with sweet butter and a touch of sugar to balance out any bitterness...

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

160
Calories
0g
Protein
12g
Fat
14g
Carbs

Counts 5 of 7 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 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 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 medium Belgian endives (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut lengthwise and quartered

Directions

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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