Caramelized Endives and Leeks with Smoked Mozzarella Recipe

Name: Caramelized Endives and Leeks with Smoked Mozzarella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 leeks (1 1/2 pounds), white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise; Kosher salt; Pepper; 3 endives (1 pound), halved lengthwise; 3 garlic cloves, sliced; 5 thyme sprigs, plus thyme leaves for garnish; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 3/4 cup coarsely shredded smoked mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 leeks (1 1/2 pounds), white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise
Kosher salt
Pepper
3 endives (1 pound), halved lengthwise
3 garlic cloves, sliced
5 thyme sprigs, plus thyme leaves for garnish
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup coarsely shredded smoked mozzarella cheese

1
Preheat the broiler and position a rack 6 inches from the heat.
2
In a large, deep ovenproof skillet, melt the butter in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
3
Add the leeks, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat, turning, until golden, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil along with the endives, garlic and thyme sprigs and cook, turning, until the endives are golden, about 3 minutes.
5
Add the broth and bring to a simmer.
6
Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are almost tender, about 5 minutes.
7
Uncover and cook until almost all of the broth has evaporated, about 3 minutes.
8
Discard the thyme sprigs.
9
Sprinkle the cheese over the endives and leeks.
10
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese melts.
11
Garnish with thyme leaves and serve warm.

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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: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 leeks (1 1/2 pounds), white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Caramelized Endives and Leeks with Smoked Mozzarella falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Caramelized Endives and Leeks with Smoked Mozzarella

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