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Baked Endive

Type: Vegetables
Courses: Side dish
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

12   Belgian endive heads - (2 1/4 lbs total)
  Salt - to taste
  Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
6 tablespoons 90mlExtra-virgin olive oil

Recipe Instructions

Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Trim then cut the endive in half lengthwise; wash and shake dry. Place the endive halves, cut-side down in a jellyroll pan. Add salt and pepper to taste and the oil, distributing it evenly.

Bake the endive 10 minutes and turn, then bake it another 6 to 7 minutes and turn again. Cook it until its base feels tender when prodded with a fork, about 20 minutes longer. Allow it to settle a few minutes before serving. It is also good at room temperature.

Dietary Information:

Each serving: 126 calories; 230 mg. sodium; 0 cholesterol; 12 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 5 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams protein; 4.79 grams fiber.

Source:
"The Los Angeles Times, 11-06-2002"

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