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Pancetta-Wrapped Endive

3.8

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This is a lovely first course or side dish.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 large heads Belgian endive, quartered lengthwise
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 thin slices pancetta, cut in half

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add lemon juice. Add endive quarters and cook 1 minute. Drain well. Transfer to bowl. Drizzle endive with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Wrap 1 slice of pancetta around center of each endive quarter. Place wrapped endive on heavy large baking sheet. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake wrapped endive until endive is tender and pancetta is crisp, about 20 minutes.

TagsEndiveChicoryLeafy GreensVegetablePancettaCured MeatMeatStarterSideBrunchDinnerDairy FreeNut FreeGluten Free5 Ingredients or FewerQuickEasyOven BakeBon Appétit
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