Braised Chicory with Parmesan & Pine Nuts
Elaine Khosrova
With its slightly peppery flavor, chicory (a.k.a. curly endive) is an appetizing partner to nutty Parmesan.
- 3 tablespoon pine nuts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- 3 cloves garlic slivered
- 1 pound chicory coarsely chopped (about 7 cups)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup finely grated Parmesan plus shavings for garnish
In a large skillet over medium heat, toast pine nuts lightly; remove from skillet and set aside. Heat oil in skillet; add onion and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until translucent. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 3 minutes.
Add two-thirds chicory and salt to onion mixture. Cook just until chicory wilts. Remove skillet from heat and add remaining third chicory and grated cheese, stirring to blend.
Plate portions of vegetable mixture, topping each with pine nuts and Parmesan shavings. Serve warm or at room temperature.