Belgian-Style Beer-Braised Endive with Mustard Cream

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Tender Belgian endive braised in beer and finished with a tangy mustard cream sauce for a savory side dish. This Belgian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Belgian endive heads, halved lengthwise, unsalted butter, dry Belgian beer for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Belgian cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foaming. Add 6 halved Belgian endive heads cut side down and sauté for 4-5 minutes until the edges begin to brown.
  2. Step 2: Pour in 1 cup dry Belgian beer and sprinkle 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper over the endive. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce heat to medium-low. Let the endive braise gently for 12-15 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Step 3: Remove the lid and increase heat to medium-high to evaporate excess liquid for about 3 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Lower heat to medium and stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 2 tbsp Dijon mustard. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the endive.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the dish. Serve warm as a flavorful vegetable side.

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