Seared Belgian endive
Belgian endive is a type of salad green with cream-colored leaves and a slightly bitter taste.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2 heads
Calories: 20
Serving size
2 heads
Calories
20
Monounsaturated fat
Trace
Saturated fat
Trace
Total fat
Trace
Sodium
149 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
Dietary fiber
3 g
Protein
1 g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
(Serves 4)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 8 heads of Belgian endive, washed and halved
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Ground black pepper, if desired
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions
In a large skillet, heat the water over medium heat. Add the endive, cut-sides down. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the outer leaves turn translucent.
Remove from the heat and uncover. Squeeze lemon juice over the endive and add salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
