Best Caramelized Endives And Leeks Recipes

Caramelized Endives and Leeks image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

Trim 2 leeks, leaving enough of the core to hold them together; halve lengthwise and rinse well. Halve 4 endives. Whisk 1/4 cup olive oil with 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, salt and pepper; toss with the leeks and endives. Place the vegetables on a sheet of foil; drizzle with any extra dressing. Fold up the packet and grill over medium-high heat until the endives are slightly golden and the leeks are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Top with crumbled blue cheese.

CARAMELIZED ENDIVES AND LEEKS WITH SMOKED MOZZARELLA image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 leeks (1 1/2 pounds), white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise
Kosher salt
Pepper
3 endives (1 pound), halved lengthwise
3 garlic cloves, sliced
5 thyme sprigs, plus thyme leaves for garnish
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup coarsely shredded smoked mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Preheat the broiler and position a rack 6 inches from the heat. In a large, deep ovenproof skillet, melt the butter in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the leeks, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat, turning, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil along with the endives, garlic and thyme sprigs and cook, turning, until the endives are golden, about 3 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are almost tender, about 5 minutes. Uncover and cook until almost all of the broth has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Discard the thyme sprigs. Sprinkle the cheese over the endives and leeks. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese melts. Garnish with thyme leaves and serve warm.