Sautéed Chicory

Sautéed Chicory
Sautéed Chicory
Despite her pride in her cultural heritage, Miraglia Eriquez says: "I gotta be honest, some Italians are known for cooking vegetables to death, and I like to keep my greens green." So she boils chicory for only a few minutes to tame its bitterness, then sautés it briefly, keeping the leaves fresh and slightly crisp. This simple, light side dish is great with the hearty ragù -coated pasta.
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  • Served Person: Makes 12 (side dish) servings
Italian Garlic Leafy Green Side Sauté Vegetarian Quick & Easy Dinner Healthy Vegan Potluck Gourmet Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
  • Carbohydrate 1 g(0%)
  • Cholesterol 91 mg(30%)
  • Fat 31 g(48%)
  • Fiber 0 g(0%)
  • Protein 18 g(35%)
  • Saturated Fat 9 g(46%)
  • Sodium 92 mg(4%)
  • Calories 356

Preparation Wash chicory. Cook in an 8-quart pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water), uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well. Dry pot, then heat oil over medium heat until it shimmers. Cook garlic with red-pepper flakes, stirring, until golden, about 1 minute. Add chicory, stirring to coat. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid has evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cooks' note:Chicory can be boiled and drained 1 day ahead, then chilled in a sealable bag.

Preparation Wash chicory. Cook in an 8-quart pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water), uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well. Dry pot, then heat oil over medium heat until it shimmers. Cook garlic with red-pepper flakes, stirring, until golden, about 1 minute. Add chicory, stirring to coat. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid has evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cooks' note:Chicory can be boiled and drained 1 day ahead, then chilled in a sealable bag.