Braised Endives with Hazelnuts
Braising in apple juice helps tame the bitterness of cooked endive.
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Braising in apple juice helps tame the bitterness of cooked endive.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 4 endives, halved lengthwise
- 1 medium leek, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
- 2 Tbs. apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
- 1 1/2 tsp. whole-grain mustard
- 1 Tbs. heavy cream
- 1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
- 2 Tbs. chopped parsley
Preparation
1. Melt butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Place endives cut-side-down in skillet, and cook 8 minutes, or until browned. Transfer to plate, and add leek to pan. Cook 1 minute, then stir in vinegar. Simmer 2 minutes. Add juice, broth, thyme, and endives cut-side up, and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 5 minutes.
2. Uncover; increase heat to medium-high. Simmer 10 minutes. Transfer endives to platter. Stir mustard and cream into liquid. Simmer 4 minutes, or until thickened. Serve endives garnished with pan sauce, nuts, and parsley.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 168
- Carbohydrate Content 13 g
- Cholesterol Content 20 mg
- Fat Content 13 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 2 g
- Saturated Fat Content 5 g
- Sodium Content 65 mg
- Sugar Content 7 g