Wilted Curly Endive
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This warm curly endive salad is a deliciously different way to serve lettuce. Unlike other wilted versions, this one is not sweet. Vinegar and bacon give it old-fashioned savory goodness.
Prep time:
Serving size: 6
Calories per serving: 3
Ingredients:
Serving size: 6
Calories per serving: 3
12 bacon strips, diced
3 large bunches curly endive
2 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 to 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
Cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Reserve 3 tablespoons drippings. Cut or tear endive from center stalk; discard stalks.
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring 4 qt. water and 1-1/2 teaspoons salt to a boil. Add endive; cover and cook until wilted, 3 minutes. Drain. Stir in the bacon, vinegar, onion, pepper, reserved drippings and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt.
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In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring 4 qt. water and 1-1/2 teaspoons salt to a boil. Add endive; cover and cook until wilted, 3 minutes. Drain. Stir in the bacon, vinegar, onion, pepper, reserved drippings and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt.
Source: tasteofhome.com
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