Pancetta-Wrapped Endive

Name: Pancetta-Wrapped Endive
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 6 large heads Belgian endive, quartered lengthwise; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 12 thin slices pancetta, cut in half

4 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 large heads Belgian endive, quartered lengthwise
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 thin slices pancetta, cut in half

Directions

1

Bring large pot of salted water to boil.
2

Add lemon juice.
3

Add endive quarters and cook 1 minute.
4

Drain well.
5

Transfer to bowl.
6

Drizzle endive with olive oil.
7

Season with salt and pepper.
8

Wrap 1 slice of pancetta around center of each endive quarter.
9

Place wrapped endive on heavy large baking sheet.
10

(Can be prepared 4 hours ahead.
11

Cover and refrigerate.)
12

Preheat oven to 400F.
13

Bake wrapped endive until endive is tender and pancetta is crisp, about 20 minutes.