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Quick Sauteed Endive, Escarole, and Frisée

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This mix of greens is a knockout blend of textures, and a short sauté in fruity olive oil mellows their slightly bitter flavor.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    35 min

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1 pound Belgian endive (2 to 4), cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces, discarding cores (4 cups)
1 pound frisée, trimmed of tough or discolored leaves and remainder cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces (about 10 cups)
1 (1-pound) head escarole, trimmed of any tough or discolored leaves and remainder (including ribs) cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces (about 10 cups)
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Toss greens together, then divide into 2 batches.

    Step 2

    Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then add 1 batch of greens, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/40 teaspoon pepper and sauté, tossing with 2 wooden spatulas or tongs, until evenly wilted but still crunchy, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add 2 teaspoons lemon juice, tossing to coat. Transfer to a serving dish.

    Step 3

    Repeat procedure with remaining oil, greens, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

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