Braised Endive in Mustard Vinaigrette

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Photo: Dana Gallagher
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4

We like to serve endive family-style as a side dish with Pasta with Sausage and Escarole.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

  • 1 ½ pounds Belgian endive (about 6 heads)

  • 3 cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock

  • 1 ½ tablespoons grainy mustard

  • 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add endive, and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Pour stock into skillet; bring to a boil, and cover. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, turning endive occasionally, until just tender, about 20 minutes.

  2. Using a slotted spoon, transfer endive to a paper-towel-lined plate; discard stock. Pat endive dry, and set aside.

  3. Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mustard and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Whisking constantly, pour in oil in a slow, steady stream; whisk until emulsified. Gently toss each endive in dressing, coating well. Garnish with parsley, and serve at room temperature; set any extra dressing on the side.

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