Charred Chicory
Google the word ‘Chicory’ and you’ll find a long list of its health benefits. Perhaps because of how good it is for you (or in spite of its health benefits), we love this recipe so much and we urge you to give this often overlooked ingredient a try!
Recipe
Charred Chicory
Total Time: 25 Minutes | Active Time: 15 Minutes | Serves Eight
Ingredients:
- 4 Chicory chopped in half and coated with olive oil
- Salt and Pepper
- 6 T olive oil
- 8 Sprigs Thyme
- 6 Sprigs Rosemary
- 1/4 C Parsley
- 4 Cloves Garlic
- Zest of 2 oranges
- Juice of 2 oranges
- 1 T Sugar
Directions:
- Prepare the Marinade: Finely chop the garlic and green herbs and mix with the olive oil, orange zest, orange juice, and sugar.
- Marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat up a barbecue or grill pan.
- Grill the chicory on the cut side and turn when dark-brown stripes appear. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to the oven for further cooking, on 300 degrees for 20 minutes to soften the chicory.
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