Discover the delectable flavors of Belgian endive with our curated collection of recipes. Indulge in the unique bitterness and crisp texture of this versatile vegetable, often referred to as curly endive or chicon. Our culinary journey begins with a refreshing salad, where endive takes center stage accompanied by tangy vinaigrette dressing. For a hearty meal, explore our endive gratin recipe, where endives are baked in a creamy cheese sauce until tender and golden brown. If you prefer a lighter option, try our endive and orange salad with a hint of sweetness from fresh citrus. And for a delightful appetizer, impress your guests with endive boats filled with a savory mixture of shrimp and avocado. Each recipe highlights the distinct characteristics of endive, offering a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the endless possibilities of Belgian endive.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
WILTED CURLY ENDIVE
This warm salad is a deliciously different way to serve lettuce. Unlike other wilted versions, this one is not sweet. Vinegar and bacon give it old-fashioned savory goodness.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Reserve 3 tablespoons drippings. Cut or tear endive from center stalk; discard stalks. , In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring water and 1-1/2 teaspoons salt to a boil. Add endive; cover and cook for 3 minutes or until wilted. Drain. Stir in the bacon, vinegar, onion, pepper, reserved drippings and remaining salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 1216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CURLY ENDIVE SALAD
"My wife grows herbs in our tiny city garden," relates Roger Burch of Cuddebackville, New York. "I use oregano and mint to season this refreshing unique salad I created."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a salad bowl, toss the endive, onion and olives. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, oregano, mint, salt and pepper; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 956mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CURLY ENDIVE SALAD
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, toss together both endives and the onion. Sprinkle with the vinegar, oil and salt and toss again. If a little more oil or vinegar is needed, do so in small increments and taste as you go. The salad should be well seasoned and dressed but not soggy.
- Voila!
CURLY ENDIVE, APPLE, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD
Steps:
- Separate endive leaves and wash well in cold running water. Trim and discard stems, break leaves into bite-sized pieces, and pat dry. Set aside in a bowl.
- Peel and core apples and cut into thin slices. In another bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
- Add apple slices to cream mixture. (The apples can now be reserved in the refrigerator as long as 4 hours.)
- At serving time, pour apple and cream mixture onto endive. Toss well to coat and serve immediately.
ANDIJVIESLA - CURLY ENDIVE SALAD
Surprisingly satisfying, this composed salad comes from the Michigan Dutch chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947
Provided by Molly53
Categories Potato
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Wash and dry endive, picking off the green outer leaves and using the light colored feather ones.
- Arrange on chilled salad dishes, placing potatoes in the center.
- Place eggs in a ring on endive.
- Sprinkle French dressing over everything.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.4, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 211.5, Sodium 102.1, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 9.2
CURLY ENDIVE SALAD WITH MUSTARD DRESSING, EGG AND GRUYèRE
This wintry salad uses the pale center leaves of the curly endive - save the outer leaves for another use, like adding to a soup - but you could also combine them with Belgian endive and Chioggia, Treviso or speckled Castelfranco radicchio. As for the eggs, which add heft, cook them as you prefer, with a runny, gooey or moist yolk.
Provided by David Tanis
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add eggs (the water should cover them), and return to a boil. Adjust heat so that the water is at a brisk simmer. For a runny yolk, cook for 7 minutes; for a gooey center, cook for 8 minutes; for a slightly moist center, cook for 9 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath.
- Immediately drain eggs and plunge into ice water to cool. When cool, crack and peel eggs. (Eggs can be cooked and peeled up to several hours in advance, and refrigerated.) Roughly chop eggs into haphazard slices.
- Put vinegar, mustard and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk with a fork to dissolve. Slowly whisk in olive oil to make a slightly thick dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Put endive in a low, wide salad bowl and sprinkle very lightly with salt. Add dressing to taste and toss well. Transfer greens to individual plates. Top with chopped egg. With a vegetable peeler, shave thin slices of Gruyère over each salad.
ENDIVE SALAD
Colorful endive leaves are drizzled with an easy, no-cook dressing.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Serves 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Trim ends of endives. Halve endives lengthwise and thinly slice lengthwise. Toss in salad bowl with lemon juice, olive oil and salt. Salad can be made a few hours ahead and kept chilled in the fridge until ready to serve.
ENDIVE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
I modeled this salad after one of my own great secret weaknesses: iceberg lettuce with blue cheese dressing. The big difference here, of course, is that endive has much more flavor than iceberg, which has more texture than flavor. The bitter edge of the endive is soothed by the sharp blue cheese dressing, and the combination is set off by the small apple dice that garnishes the wedges.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk together garlic and yogurt in a medium bowl. Add olive oil, salt and pepper and whisk together. Add blue cheese or Roquefort and Dijon mustard and whisk together until mixture is fairly smooth, with a few lumps of cheese.
- Trim away the very end of the endives and cut lengthwise into quarters. Arrange on a platter or on individual plates and spoon on dressing. Top with chives and finely diced apple, and serve.
CURLY ENDIVE SALAD WITH RADISHES, CORIANDER AND BACON
Categories Salad Blender Side Wheat/Gluten-Free Bacon Radish Endive Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Paleo Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place coriander seeds in heavy small skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until fragrant and dark in color, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Place in blender. Add chopped shallot and red wine vinegar. Blend until coriander seeds are chopped, about 1 minute. Add olive oil and blend well. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Bring mixture to room temperature before using.)
- Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towels; reserve bacon drippings. Whisk bacon drippings into dressing. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Crumble bacon.
- Combine curly endive, radishes and bacon in large bowl. Add enough dressing to coat salad; toss to blend.
RADICCHIO AND ENDIVE SALAD
Make and share this Radicchio and Endive Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by iLuv2cook 2
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together Vinegar, Oil, Honey; Season with Salt and Pepper.
- Add radicchio and endive; Toss to Coat
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.2, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 56.8, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 8, Sugar 5, Protein 3.2
Tips:
- Choose fresh and crisp endives: Look for bright green, tightly packed leaves with no signs of wilting or bruising.
- Wash the endives thoroughly: Rinse the endives under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris.
- Dry the endives thoroughly: Use a salad spinner or pat the endives dry with a clean kitchen towel to remove excess water.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the endives: This will help to prevent the leaves from tearing.
- Add other ingredients to your salad: Experiment with different ingredients such as nuts, seeds, cheese, and dried fruit to create a flavorful and satisfying salad.
- Dress the salad just before serving: This will help to prevent the leaves from wilting.
Conclusion:
Curly endive is a versatile and delicious salad green that can be used in a variety of dishes. With its slightly bitter flavor and crisp texture, curly endive adds a unique touch to any salad. Whether you are looking for a simple side salad or a more complex main course salad, curly endive is a great choice. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give curly endive a try!
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