Gin-and-Orange-Juice-Braised Endives

Name: Gin-and-Orange-Juice-Braised Endives
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 15
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 15 servings Balsamic vinegar, for drizzling; 10 mediums Belgian endives, halved lengthwise; 118 milliliters gin; 2 Tbsps honey; 3 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 237 milliliters fresh orange juice; 2 Tbsps salted roasted pumpkin seeds; 15 servings Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 scallions, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced; 4 Tbsps unsalted butter

Gin-and-Orange-Juice-Braised Endives might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One serving contains 114 calories, 1g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe serves 15. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up honey, scallions, salt and pepper, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 40 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

In each of 2 large skillets, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the extra-virgin olive oil.

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Add the endive halves, cut sides down, and cook over moderate heat until richly browned, about 5 minutes. Slowly pour 1/4 cup of the gin into each skillet and cook until it's reduced by half. Turn the endives over, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and add 1/2 cup of the orange juice to each skillet. Cover and cook over low heat, turning once, until the endives are tender, about 15 minutes.

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Ground Black Pepper