BRAISED ENDIVES WITH ORANGE, TOASTED ALMONDS AND RICOTTA
This dish is inspired by a salad I had recently at Hearth Restaurant in Manhattan. There's a nice contrast of flavors here - bitter endive, sweet oranges, mild ricotta, almonds and a nutty, mildly acidic dressing.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings
Time 15m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over high heat in a large, heavy nonstick or cast-iron skillet. When the oil is hot, place the endives in the skillet cut side down (work in batches if necessary) and sear until very lightly browned. Turn the heat to medium-low, add the vinegar and salt to taste, cover and braise for three to five minutes until the endives are tender. Transfer the contents of the pan to a large bowl, and toss with the remaining olive oil, half the chives or mint, and the almonds. Set aside.
- Hold the orange above a bowl while you peel away the skin and white pith from top to bottom using a paring knife. Angle the knife so that it cuts away the pith with the skin. Cut away the sections from between the membranes, then cut these sections in half lengthwise to get thin slices.
- Arrange the endive mixture on salad plates. Pour the juice from the bowl over the endives. Garnish with the orange slices. Place spoonfuls of ricotta on the plate and atop the salad. Sprinkle on the remaining herbs, drizzle on the hazelnut or walnut oil, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 169, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 350 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
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