Braised Endive with Mustard and Bitter Herb Reduction

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Tender braised Belgian endive simmered in a sharp mustard-bitter herb broth, perfect as a sophisticated side to roasted meats. This French-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Belgian endive, unsalted butter, shallots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 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 French cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a wide sauté pan over medium heat. Add 2 finely chopped shallots and cook for 3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Place 6 halved Belgian endive cut side down in the pan and sear for 4-5 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 1 cup dry white wine and 1 cup chicken broth, then stir in 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Cover the pan with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes until the endive is tender and the liquid has reduced to a flavorful bitter herb sauce.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the top, and serve the braised endive warm alongside roasted meats or hearty grains.

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