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Chicory offers you a delicious vegetable boost

1 February 2024

Among our neighbours, this week is 'Chicory Week', so in this blog we highlight chicory. Chicory is also called Brussels prawn. There are plenty of ways to eat chicory: raw as a salad, steamed, braised and even as a soup. Surely the most popular preparation is the traditional 'ham roll' with cheese sauce, but in this blog we show you what else you can do with chicory.
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Chicory salad with rocket and cherry tomatoes

Lunch

10 - 20 minutes

Chicory is the star of the dish in this recipe for a refreshing chicory salad with rocket and cherry tomatoes. The unique texture and flavour of chicory are combined with the spiciness of rocket and the juicy sweetness of cherry tomatoes. This simple yet flavourful salad brings a harmony of flavours and textures to your plate, making every bite a treat.

This dish contains 215 grams of vegetables per person.

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Thai endive dish

Main course

10 - 20 minutes

In this recipe, the mild bitterness of chicory is enveloped by the exotic flavours of Thai cuisine. Chicory, normally known for its crunchy texture, is combined here with spicy Thai spices and a creamy coconut sauce, creating a flavourful dish.

This dish contains 230 grams of vegetables per person.

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Stuffed chicory leaves with fried shallots

Side dish

0 - 10 minutes

In this flavourful creation, chicory comes into its own as a versatile vegetable, stuffed with a delectable mix of ingredients. The subtle bitterness of chicory is enveloped by the savoury flavours of sautéed shallots. Discover the art of balancing textures and flavours as chicory leaves provide a delicious coating for this surprise.

This dish contains 330 grams of vegetables per person.

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Stir-fried endive

Main course

10 - 20 minutes

Here, the crispness of chicory gets an upgrade with a surprising wok treatment. The subtle bitterness of chicory is embraced by the intense flavour of stir-frying, with the vegetable retaining its texture and developing a delicious, slightly caramelised flavour. Discover how, with the right preparation, this seemingly mundane vegetable transforms into a true flavour enhancer.

This dish contains 340 grams of vegetables per person.

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Roman endive salad

Main course

10 - 20 minutes

This recipe puts chicory in the spotlight. Accompanied by juicy tomatoes, crisp romaine lettuce and the savoury addition of capers, chicory here is transformed into a sophisticated delicacy. The dressing, infused with herbs and sun-dried tomatoes, adds a harmonious dimension to this light and flavourful salad.

This dish contains 150 grams of vegetables per person.

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