Grilled Belgian endive and blue cheese gratinée is a dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side, or main course. The smoky and slightly bitter flavor of the grilled endives pairs perfectly with the richness and creaminess of the blue cheese and the gooey, melted cheese. This dish is surprisingly easy to make and can be ready in under an hour. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both elegant and delicious.
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ENDIVE AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 14m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Puree 1/3 cup blue cheese, 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt and 3 tablespoons milk in a blender. Stir in some chopped chives, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Slice 4 heads endive lengthwise; toss with the dressing. Top with toasted walnuts, dried cranberries and more blue cheese and chives.
GRILLED BELGIAN ENDIVE
Who knew salad ingredients would taste so good grilled? A simple and elegant accompaniment to any dish. This can be prepared on the outdoor grill or easily made up on a stove top grill pan.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Greens
Time 15m
Yield 8 pieces, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat an outdoor grill or stove top grill pan over high heat.
- Trim the tough, woody bottom of the endive leaving just enough for the leaves to remain connected. Cut the endives in half, lengthwise. Combine the oil and 1/2 tablespoon fresh oregano. Brush the cut sides of the endive with the oil oregano mixture.
- Brush grill grates or grill pan lightly with olive oil. Grill the endives on the grill by placing them cut side down and cooking until the edges are browned and curled, about 3 - 4 minutes. Remove to serving dish and drizzle with balsamic vinegar, remaining oregano, salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.1, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 114, Carbohydrate 18, Fiber 16, Sugar 1.9, Protein 6.5
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.
BELGIAN ENDIVE AU GRATIN
Belgian endive (called 'witloof' in Dutch or 'chicon' in Belgian French) has an ivory-white head with pale yellow-edged, closely wrapped leaves, a mildly bitter flavor, and tender juicy texture.
Provided by gaidgin
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Place the endives into the water. Cover, and cook until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Place the butter into a saucepan, and melt over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and golden brown. Gradually whisk the milk into the flour mixture, whisking constantly until thick and smooth. Stir in 3/4 cup Gruyere cheese, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until well blended. Cook gently over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Preheat an oven broiler to low.
- Drain the endives. Wrap each endive with a slice of ham, and place into the prepared baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the endives. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup Gruyere cheese and parsley.
- Cook the endives under preheated broiler until cheese is golden brown and sauce bubbles, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 28.7 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 16 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 210.4 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
GRILLED BELGIAN ENDIVE AND BLUE CHEESE GRATINéE
Categories Cheese Dairy Leafy Green Appetizer Broil Vegetarian Backyard BBQ Casserole/Gratin Blue Cheese Fall Spring Winter Grill/Barbecue Endive Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) and preheat broiler. Place endive in single layer on baking sheet. Brush endive with 4 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until crisp-tender, about 1 minute per side. Return to baking sheet. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil until cheese melts and bubbles, about 2 minutes. Transfer to platter. Drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon oil and vinegar. Top with parsley.
BRAISED BELGIAN ENDIVE GRATIN
Categories Side Braise Broil Casserole/Gratin Swiss Cheese Endive Gourmet Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a heavy kettle combine the endives, cut sides down, in two layers, the lemon juice, the butter, the salt, the sugar, and the broth, cover the mixture with a buttered round of wax paper and the lid, and bring the liquid to a boil. Simmer the mixture, covered, for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the endives are very tender, and transfer them with a slotted spoon, cut sides down, to a buttered gratin dish just large enough to hold them in one layer. In a small bowl stir together the Gruyère and the bread crumbs, sprinkle the mixture evenly over the endives, and broil the gratin under a preheated broiler about 4 inches from the heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the cheese is melted.
SEARED BELGIAN ENDIVE WITH WALNUT GREMOLATA
The French serve seared endive as a side, but I've been enjoying this dish as the main event for lunch, with a nice slice of blue cheese or Roquefort accompanying it on the plate.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, lunch, quick, snack, vegetables, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 side servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To make the gremolata, mix together walnuts, parsley, lemon zest, fleur de sel and garlic, if using. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a medium or large skillet over medium heat. Place endive halves in the skillet, cut side down. They should not be touching one another. Season with kosher salt and pepper and cover pan loosely. Cook until golden brown on the cut side, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a platter or to individual plates, cut side up.
- Sprinkle a generous tablespoon of gremolata over each endive half. Drizzle with walnut oil and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 117, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 163 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right Belgian endives: Look for firm, tightly packed heads with no signs of wilting or bruising.
- Prepare the endives properly: Trim the root end and any wilted outer leaves. Cut each endive in half lengthwise.
- Grill the endives over medium heat: This will help to caramelize the edges and bring out their natural sweetness.
- Use a good quality blue cheese: A sharp, flavorful blue cheese will add a lot of depth to the dish.
- Don't overcook the gratin: The endives should be tender but still slightly firm.
Conclusion:
Grilled Belgian endive and blue cheese gratin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The endives are grilled until caramelized and then topped with a creamy blue cheese sauce. The gratin is then baked until bubbly and golden brown. This dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
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