GRIDDLED CHICORY

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This simple side dish of charred chicory pairs perfectly with indulgent main courses, adding a pop of colour to any dinner party plate

Provided by Ben Tish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

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Ingredients

2 white chicory , cut into quarters
2 red chicory , cut into quarters
1 small radicchio (rosso di Treviso), or extra chicory, cut into quarters
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp saba (reduced grape must, see tip below) or balsamic vinegar

Steps:

Heat a griddle pan over a high heat until nearly smoking. Rub the chicory and radicchio quarters with the olive oil and season. In batches, griddle on all sides until tender and the leaves have slightly blackened. Drizzle over the saba or balsamic vinegar to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium