Braised Endives [microwave]
From: Jean-Claude B., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Oven: 700 watts
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 6 minutes
Waiting time: none
Even though endives are more often eaten in salads, they are delightful when braised.
Servings: 2
  • 4 whole endives
  • 2 tablespoons [30 g] butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 g] sugar
  • 2 slices unpeeled lemon
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Remove a thin slice at root end of each endive.
  • Remove any withered leaves on top.
  • Wash each endive under cold running water, but do not open-up inside leaves.
  • Wrap endives into paper toweling, to well dry outside leaves.
  • Into a long, microwave-safe dish, melt butter on 'HIGH' for 3 minutes.
  • Transfer whole endives is dish, rolling each one in golden melted butter.
  • Arrange endives in dish side-by-side, one pointed end towards one side, the other towards the other side.
  • Sprinkle endives with sugar; top with lemon slices.
  • Microwave uncovered on 'HIGH' for 3 minutes.
  • Turn over each endive.
  • Microwave, still on 'HIGH', for 3 minutes more.
  • Salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately, coated with cooking juices.