Braised endive with butter and lemon

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Braised endive with butter and lemon is a classic French side dish where Belgian endive spears are slowly cooked in butter until tender and caramelized, then brightened with a squeeze of lemon juice. The primary ingredients are Belgian endive, butter, and lemon, often with a touch of salt and pepper. It is a staple of French bistro and home cooking.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is low in carbohydrates and protein but relatively high in fat due to the butter, which is the main source of calories. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin K, and folate, with a typical serving containing roughly 150-200 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	1.5 g
Carbs	4 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	150 mg
Vitamin K	250 mcg
Folate	100 mcg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin A	450 IU
Vitamin C	8 mg
Calcium	50 mg
Iron	0.8 mg
Magnesium	20 mg

Per 1 cup (175 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it exemplifies the French technique of using simple, high-quality ingredients and slow cooking to transform a slightly bitter vegetable into a rich, mellow side. Nutritionally, the fat from the butter helps the body absorb the fat-soluble vitamins (like vitamin K) present in the endive.