Chicory With Lemon Flemish Style

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 4

Chicory With Lemon Flemish Style recipe

by The Chefin Side

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

127

Sugar

Fat

Chicory With Lemon Flemish Style is a classic dish originating from Belgium. Chicory, a slightly bitter-tasting vegetable, is caramelized with a tangy lemon-butter sauce, resulting in a delicious side dish that is both flavorful and nutrient-dense. The dish is easy to prepare and can be enjoyed as a tasty accompaniment to your favorite protein or as a standalone meal for vegetarians and vegans.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.	Cut off the ends of the chicory lettuce and slice them lengthwise into halves.
3.	Melt butter in a pan over medium heat and add chicken stock, brown sugar and the juice of one lemon; stir until combined.
4.	Place chicory halves in a baking dish and pour the lemon-butter mixture over them.
5.	Cut remaining lemon into wedges and place them on top of chicory.
6.	Season with salt and pepper.
7.	Bake until chicory is tender and slightly caramelized, about 20-30 minutes.

PROS

Chicory is low in calories and high in dietary fiber, making it a great addition to any healthy diet.

This dish is also low in fat and can be a tasty way to incorporate vegetables into your meals.

CONS

This dish may not be suitable for those who prefer their vegetables to be less bitter.

It may require some trial and error to achieve a taste that suits your palate.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicory is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and digestive health benefits. It is also a great source of vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C and potassium.
Lemon is known to aid digestion and boost the immune system.

	8 heads chicory lettuce
	2 ounces butter
	10 fluid ounces chicken stock
	2 teaspoons soft brown sugar
	2 lemons
	salt and white pepper