Endive with Marjoram and Provatura
(source: Mario Batali Italian Grill, Harper Collins, 2008, p.226)
Prep Time: | 5 min. |
Cook Time: | 10 min. |
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, grated zest and juice of
- 6 Belgian endive (can use fewer if not feeding 6)
- 2 to 3 tbsp chopped fresh marjoram
- 4 oz chunk of provatura or young provolone cheese for shaving
- kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Directions:
- Preheat gas grill.
- Combine olive oil, lemon zest and juice, and salt and pepper
to taste (season aggressively, can add a pinch of red pepper flakes)
in a large bowl and mix well.
- Cut the endive in half and toss gently in the oil (can brush
on instead). Drain well and place cut side down on grill.
Cook until soft and beginning to brown at the tips,
about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Transfer endive to platter, cut side up, and sprinkle with
marjoram. Shave the cheese over and serve.
Serves: 6