Name: Pancetta-Wrapped Endive
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 6 large heads Belgian endive, quartered lengthwise; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 12 thin slices pancetta, cut in half

This is a lovely first course or side dish.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

6 large heads Belgian endive, quartered lengthwise

1 tablespoon olive oil

12 thin slices pancetta, cut in half

Preparation

Step 1
Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add lemon juice. Add endive quarters and cook 1 minute. Drain well. Transfer to bowl. Drizzle endive with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Wrap 1 slice of pancetta around center of each endive quarter. Place wrapped endive on heavy large baking sheet. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
Step 2
Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake wrapped endive until endive is tender and pancetta is crisp, about 20 minutes.

TagsEndive Chicory Leafy Greens Vegetable Pancetta Cured Meat Meat Starter Side Brunch Dinner Dairy Free Nut Free Gluten Free 5 Ingredients or Fewer Quick Easy Oven Bake Bon Appétit

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