Pan-fried chicory

Simple vegetables recipes for everyone

Type

  • Serves: 4
  • Difficulty: Very easy
  • Preparation time: 10 min
  • Cooking time: 20 min

Ingredient

  • 8 small or 6 large heads of chicory
  • 2 shallots
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • salt, pepper
Pan-fried chicory

Recipe

Chop the shallots finely ; sweat with the oil in a pan over a medium heat. Do not let them brown. Wash the chicory and slice into fine strips ; add to the shallots, cover and leave to cook for around 15 min. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir from time to time to prevent the chicory sticking ; add a little water if necessary.

Tip

There’s no need to add any fat if you use a non-stick pan. You’ll save 90 kcal... but you will also miss out on the benefits of vegetable oils.

Nutrition facts

Under 100 kcal / person Fibre and vitamin B9

Expert advice

It doesn’t take much to make a delicious vegetable dish ! One shallot and a bit of oil are all you need to make an ideal dish to serve with grilled meats or ham. Vitamin B9 and fibre guaranteed.