Chicory Bake
A chicory bake recipe that's easy to make and always a hit.
Ingredients
- 2 Heads of chicory
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
- 1 oz Butter
- 1/2 tsp Lemon juice
- 2 Slices of Gruyere cheese
- 2 Tomatoes
- Lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Place chicory in saucepan of boiling water. Add pinch of salt, sugar, a knob of butter and lemon juice. Cook for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) Gas 7.
- Drain chicory. Wrap each head in slice of cheese. Place seam-side down in greased ovenproof dish and surround with halved tomatoes. Season well, dot with the rest of the butter and bake for 15 minutes. Garnish with lettuce leaves and serve hot.
Notes
Freezing Not suitable
Calories: 317 kcal
Carbohydrates: 21 g
Protein: 14 g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 60 mg
Sodium: 1543 mg
Potassium: 1737 mg
Fiber: 15 g
Sugar: 6 g
Vitamin A: 11411 IU
Vitamin C: 47 mg
Calcium: 452 mg
Iron: 4 mg