Stuffed Belgian endive in an air fryer is both a side dish and a main course in one recipe to achieve a tasty, healthy, and light meal.
With the heat, there’s little desire to stay in front of the oven and stove, but with air fryer cooking, cooking times are reduced, and most importantly, you don’t sweat!
Belgian endive belongs to the chicory family, has that slightly bitter taste, but is rich in detoxifying properties. 100 grams of the product have only 15 calories, making it ideal for those who want to diet.
It has laxative properties thanks to the presence of fiber, useful for intestinal transit for those suffering from constipation.
Stuffed Belgian endive in an air fryer will give you a balanced meal: proteins + fiber + proteins, the right combination for healthy and proper eating with low fat content, also thanks to the cooking method.
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 2 Belgian endive
- 9 oz of lean veal mince
- 1.75 oz of breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsps of grated Parmesan cheese
- organic lemon zest
- to taste of salt
- to taste of marjoram
- to taste of thyme
- to taste of garlic powder
- to taste of breadcrumbs
- 4 tbsps of EVO oil
Tools
- Air Fryer
- Container
Steps
In a bowl, pour in the lean veal mince, breadcrumbs, egg, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Season with salt and garlic powder.
Add a sprinkle of thyme and marjoram.
Grate the zest of an organic lemon, mix everything together.
Clean the endive by removing the outer leaves, wash and cut in half, remove the hard inner part and season with a bit of salt.
Fill the halves with the prepared mixture.
Pour 2 tablespoons of EVO oil on the bottom of the silicone container and place the stuffed endive inside.
Sprinkle with a bit of breadcrumbs and season with the other 2 tablespoons of EVO oil.
Place the container in the air fryer basket and set the cooking at 356°F (180°C) for 20 minutes.
Stuffed Belgian endive in an air fryer is a delicious and fragrant dish thanks to the citrus flavor; it will keep you full until your next meal.
