Endive is also known as curly endive or frisee. It’s grass-green in colour, with frilly, serrated leaves. It has a relatively bitter flavour that pairs well with meat and other rich ingredients. Available all year round, endive has a crisp texture and strong flavour. Use it fresh in salads, or cook it as you would spinach.
To Buy
Look for crisp, brightly-coloured endive, that feels relatively heavy for its size.
To Store
Store in an airtight container or plastic bag in the crisper section of your fridge for 2 to 3 days.
To Prepare
Remove the core then wash leaves in cold water. Tear into pieces (cutting can bruise the leaves) then use as desired.
Endive is a source of vitamin C. Among other benefits, this vitamin with wound healing, as well as helping to maintain a healthy immune system.
| Quantity per serve (60g) | Quantity per 100g | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 25kJ | 40kJ |
| Protein | 0.9g | 1.5g |
| Fat, total | 0.1g | 0.2g |
| -saturated | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.2g | 0.4g |
| -sugars | 0.2g | 0.4g |
| Dietary fibre, total | 1.3g | 2.2g |
| Sodium | 45mg | 75mg |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 18mg |
| Potassium | 115mg | 190mg |
| Folate | 85mcg | 140mcg |
QUANTITIES STATED ABOVE ARE AVERAGES ONLY
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