Baked Endive With Breadcrumb and Prosciutto Crust

Submitted by English_Rose

"A tasty and unusual side dish."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 heads endive, trimmed
• 2⁄3 cup vegetable stock
• 1 ounce fresh breadcrumb
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated
• 3 slices prosciutto
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Heat 1 tbs of the oil in a frying pan, add the endive heads and brown all over. Remove from the pan and arrange in a gratin dish into which they fit snugly.
3. Heat the stock in a small pan and pour over the endive. Season, cover with foil and cook on the middle shelf of the oven for 20 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, combine the breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, lemon zest and remaining oil in a bowl. Chop the prosciutto into small pieces, add to the bowl and season.
5. When the endive has cook for 20 mins, scatter the breadcrumb mixture over them and continue to cook, uncovered for 25-30 mins, until tender and the topping is golden.
6. Serve immediately.