WILTED CURLY ENDIVE

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This is from TOH. Mmmmm... I love my greens! I have some homemade cider vinegar to use for this one. Escarole, kale or other dark greens would work as well.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Greens

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 slices bacon, strips diced
3 bunches curly endive lettuce
4 quarts water
2 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
2 -3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crisp; remove witha slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
  • Reserve 3 tablespoons of the drippins. Cut or tear endive from center stalk. Discard the stalks.
  • In a large saucepan, bring water and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt to a boil. Add endive; cover and cook for 3 minutes. Drain.
  • Stir in bacon, reserved drippings, vinegar, onion, pepper and remaining salt. Mix well and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.6, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 30.8, Sodium 1319.2, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 8, Sugar 0.9, Protein 8.5

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