Braised chicory

Tender braised chicory, lightly caramelised with lemon. Bittersweet and melting, it makes a light and refined winter side dish that shows off this vegetable.

Preparation: 10 min  |  Cooking: 30 min  |  Servings: 4  |  Difficulty: Very easy

Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 83 kcal · 3 g protein · 8 g carbohydrate · 4 g fat

Ingredients

• 6 heads of chicory
• 1 lemon
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 200 ml stock
• salt, pepper

Method

1. Cut the chicory in half lengthways.
2. Brown them cut side down in the oil.
3. Add the lemon, honey and stock.
4. Cover and braise for 25 minutes.

Nutritional benefits

Chicory is very low in calories and rich in fibre and water, which makes it ideal for weight loss. Braised, its bitterness softens and it becomes tender and lightly caramelised. A light, refined side dish that goes with white meat and fish alike. Naturally gluten-free.

Variations and substitutions

• With orange instead of lemon.
• Gratinated with cheese (richer).
• Wrapped in ham (a complete dish).
• With herbs: thyme.

Storage and making ahead

Keep for 3 days and reheat. They taste best reheated.

💡 Good to know

A touch of honey balances the natural bitterness of chicory and helps it caramelise nicely.

Further reading

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Foods in this recipe: chicory · lemon · honey · olive oil · stock.

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