PANCETTA-WRAPPED ENDIVE

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Categories     Appetizer     Side     Bake     Bacon     Endive     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 large heads Belgian endive, quartered lengthwise
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 thin slices pancetta, cut in half

Steps:

  • Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add lemon juice. Add endive quarters and cook 1 minute. Drain well. Transfer to bowl. Drizzle endive with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Wrap 1 slice of pancetta around center of each endive quarter. Place wrapped endive on heavy large baking sheet. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake wrapped endive until endive is tender and pancetta is crisp, about 20 minutes.

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