Braised Romaine with Toasted Almonds and Moscatel Syrup Recipe

Name: Braised Romaine with Toasted Almonds and Moscatel Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces almonds, chopped; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 large shallots, thinly sliced; 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 5 large romaine lettuce hearts, halved lengthwise; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 cup chicken stock; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Moscatel vinegar or white balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

2 ounces almonds, chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 large shallots, thinly sliced
2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 large romaine lettuce hearts, halved lengthwise
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Moscatel vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup cilantro leaves

1
Preheat the oven to 375.
2
Spread the almonds on a pie plate and toast for about 7 minutes, until golden.
3
In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil.
4
Add the shallots and garlic.
5
Cook over moderate heat until lightly browned; scrape into a large roasting pan.
6
Add the butter and the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the skillet.
7
Add the romaine, cut side down, and cook over high heat until browned.
8
Transfer to the roasting pan, cut side up; season with salt and pepper.
9
Add the stock to the skillet and bring to a boil; pour over the romaine.
10
Cover with foil, transfer to the oven and braise for 10 minutes, until the romaine is crisp-tender.
11
Transfer to a platter and drizzle with some of the braising liquid.
12
In a skillet, boil the vinegar until reduced by half.
13
Drizzle over the romaine, garnish with the almonds and cilantro; serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces almonds, chopped, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 large shallots, thinly sliced, 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Braised Romaine with Toasted Almonds and Moscatel Syrup falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Romaine with Toasted Almonds and Moscatel Syrup

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