Prosciutto Wrapped Endive W/ Balsamic Fig Reduction - Rachael Ra

I saw Rachael Ray preparing these on "30 Minute Meals" recently, then found endive on sale at Trader Joe's… I have the rest of the ingredients at home, so I couldn't resist! :)

• Ready In: 18 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  heads Belgian endive (or 2 heads endive and 2 small heads radicchio)
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 lb  thinly sliced prosciutto
•  extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
• 2  dried figs, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  balsamic vinegar

Directions

1. Trim the heads of endive, and quarter them lengthwise.
2. Cut the sliced prosciutto in half on an angle across the center.
3. Over medium-high temperature, heat a grill pan or large skillet.
4. Season the prepared endive with salt and freshly ground pepper (I like tricolor peppercorns).
5. Wrap each endive with a piece of sliced prosciutto, then brush each with the extra-virgin olive oil.
6. Saute each on the grill pan or large skillet for 7 to 8 minutes, turning every couple of minutes, until the prosciutto is nicely crispy and the endive pieces are tender.
7. While the vegetables and ham are cooking, begin the reduction sauce: place the chopped figs and vinegar into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
8. Reduce heat to medium and simmer sauce for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the figs are soft and the vinegar is nicely thick and syrupy.
9. When endives are done, place attractively on a serving dish and drizzle the fig and balsamic reduction over them.
10. Serve and enjoy!