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Nutmeg Spiced Endives – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Nutmeg Spiced Endives

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 63
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 whole Endives endives, trimmed and halved (approx. 14.1 oz / 400g)
  • 1 cup (8 fl oz / 240g) Water
  • 1 tsp (0.07 oz / 2.1g) Nutmeg ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp (0.1 oz / 3g) Chives fresh chopped chives
  • 2 tbsp (1 fl oz / 28g) Olive Oil extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.1 tsp (0.02 oz / 0.6g) Salt fine sea salt (or to taste)
  • 0.1 tsp (0.01 oz / 0.2g) Black Pepper freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
  • Freshly Grate Your Nutmeg: While pre-ground nutmeg is convenient, investing in whole nutmeg and grating it fresh over your cooked endives releases essential oils that provide a far superior, warmer, and more complex flavor profile.
  • Tame the Bitterness: Endives have a natural, sophisticated bitterness. If you prefer a milder flavor, carefully carve out the small, dense cone at the core of the base before steaming, and add a tiny splash of fresh lemon juice when tossing them with the olive oil.

Method
 

  1. Pour 1 cup (8 fl oz / 240g) of water into the inner pot of your Instant Pot and place the steamer basket directly over the water.
  2. Place the 4 trimmed and halved endives (approx. 14. 1 oz / 400g) evenly inside the steamer basket.
  3. Seal the Instant Pot lid tightly and ensure the pressure valve is set to the sealing position.
  4. Set the Instant Pot to cook on manual mode at High pressure for exactly 10 minutes.
  5. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes once the cooking cycle is complete, then carefully remove the lid.
  6. Transfer the steamed endives to a serving platter and toss them gently with 0. 1 tsp. (0. 02 oz / 0. 6g) salt, 0. 1 tsp. (0. 01 oz / 0. 2g) black pepper, 1 tsp. (0. 07 oz / 2. 1g) ground nutmeg, 2 tbsp. (1 fl oz / 28g) olive oil, and 1 tbsp. (0. 1 oz / 3g) chopped chives.
  7. Add a Finishing Sear: For an elevated texture and a beautiful caramelized presentation, heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. After steaming the endives in the Instant Pot, quickly sear them cut-side down for 1-2 minutes before tossing them in the nutmeg and chive seasoning.

Nutrition

Calories: 63kcalProtein: 0.1gFat: 7.2g

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