Sautéed curly endive, a very quick side dish to prepare, which can accompany all main dishes but can also be used to stuff pizzas and focaccias. The preparation is very easy, just clean the endive and cook it in a pan with oil, garlic, anchovies, olives, and a pinch of chili pepper if you like. Try this recipe because it is really tasty and flavorful!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 41.87 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 3.35 (g) of which sugars 2.97 (g)
- Proteins 2.11 (g)
- Fat 1.92 (g) of which saturated 0.23 (g)of which unsaturated 0.56 (g)
- Fibers 2.47 (g)
- Sodium 340.85 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 5 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- Half head curly endive (scarola riccia)
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 fillets anchovies in oil
- 2 tablespoons Taggiasca olives
- chili pepper (to taste)
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
Tools
- Pan
- Cutting Board
Preparation
Clean the endive, wash it and remove the excess water using a salad spinner or a towel. Cut it into pieces.
Pour some oil into a pan, add the anchovies, the garlic (remove the inner germ), and a pinch of chili pepper to taste (1).
Sauté and stir for a few moments until the anchovies dissolve in the oil.
Add the curly endive (2), lightly salt it and let it cook for a few minutes, just enough for it to soften.
Finally, add the olives, stir, and let it flavor for another 2-3 minutes (3).
The sautéed curly endive with olives and anchovies is ready, you can serve it either hot or at room temperature, as a side dish to all main courses.
Tips and Notes
You can use either curly or regular endive. Alternatively, Belgian endive works well too.
If you have leftovers, you can store the endive in the refrigerator in a closed container and consume it the next day.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I skip adding the anchovies?
Sure, if you don’t like them you can omit them. To add more flavor, you can optionally add a handful of capers.
