Braised Belgian Endive with Smoked Bacon and Mustard Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

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Tender Belgian endive is slowly braised with smoky bacon and finished with a tangy mustard cream sauce, capturing flavors inspired by Flemish cuisine. This French-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Belgian endives, smoked bacon slices, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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: 30 min Serves 4 French cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 heads Belgian endives
4 slices, chopped smoked bacon slices
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2, finely minced shallots
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup heavy cream
to taste salt
to taste freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp chopped for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Trim and halve 6 Belgian endives lengthwise. In a large skillet, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat and add 4 chopped smoked bacon slices. Sauté for 4 minutes until the bacon is crisp and fragrant.
Step 2: Add 2 finely minced shallots to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until softened and translucent.
Step 3: Place the halved endives cut side down into the skillet. Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and 1 cup chicken broth, then cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes until the endives are tender.
Step 4: Remove the endives carefully and set aside, keeping warm. Increase heat to medium and reduce the cooking liquid by half, about 5 minutes.
Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp Dijon mustard and 1/4 cup heavy cream, cooking for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Step 6: Return the endives to the skillet, spoon the sauce over, and warm through for 2 minutes.
Step 7: Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.