Endive with Figs, Blue Cheese, and Pecans

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Endive with Figs, Blue Cheese, and Pecans
30 min.
24
51kcal

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Elevate your appetizer game with this delightful recipe for Endive with Figs, Blue Cheese, and Pecans. Perfectly suited for vegetarians and gluten-free diets, this dish is not only visually stunning but also a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will impress your guests. The crisp, slightly bitter endive leaves serve as the perfect vessel for the sweet and succulent roasted figs, while the creamy blue cheese adds a rich, tangy contrast. Each bite is further enhanced by the crunch of caramelized pecans, creating a symphony of taste that dances on your palate.

Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for gatherings, whether you're hosting a casual get-together or a more formal dinner party. With only 51 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a sophisticated starter that pairs beautifully with a glass of Hartley & Gibson’s Amontillado from Spain. This off-dry sherry complements the dish perfectly, balancing the sweetness of the maple syrup and the nuttiness of the cheese and pecans.

Impress your friends and family with this elegant yet simple antipasti that showcases seasonal ingredients and culinary creativity. Whether served as a snack, starter, or part of a larger spread, these Endive with Figs, Blue Cheese, and Pecans are sure to be a hit at your next gathering!

Ingredients

  • heads belgian endive 
  • 24 servings pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup cheese blue crumbled
  •  figs fresh
  • tablespoon granulated sugar 
  • tablespoon brown sugar light packed
  • tablespoon maple syrup 
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 24  pecans 
  • 24 servings salt 
  • tablespoon butter unsalted

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Melt butter in a medium sauté pan over medium heat until foaming.
  2. Add pecans, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Cook, stirring often, until sugars dissolve and mixture bubbles. Turn mixture onto a piece of aluminum foil or waxed paper, set in a dry place, and let cool.Quarter figs lengthwise, toss in olive oil, season with salt and pepper, place on a baking sheet, and roast in the oven until just soft, about 10 minutes.Trim off the bottoms of the endive and separate the heads into leaves. Choose the best 24 leaves (do not use the hearts).
  3. Place 1 fig quarter and 1 teaspoon of the blue cheese on each leaf. Top with a pecan and serve.Beverage pairing: Hartley & Gibson’s Amontillado, Spain. This simple, off-dry amontillado sherry complements every part of the dish (except the endive) without overly asserting itself. It has to have enough sweetness to handle the maple syrup and the nuttiness to work with the cheese and pecans.
  4. Serve it slightly chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Calories51kcal
Protein6.75%
Fat59.17%
Carbs34.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.86
Glycemic Load
1.83
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.443478256464%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.21mg
Delphinidin
0.1mg
Catechin
0.3mg
Epigallocatechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.68mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:50.8kcal
2.54%
Fat:3.5g
5.39%
Saturated Fat:1.08g
6.77%
Carbohydrates:4.54g
1.51%
Net Carbohydrates:3.81g
1.39%
Sugar:3.59g
3.99%
Cholesterol:3.36mg
1.12%
Sodium:226.72mg
9.86%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.9g
1.8%
Manganese:0.12mg
5.93%
Fiber:0.73g
2.91%
Calcium:23.51mg
2.35%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.86%
Phosphorus:18.55mg
1.86%
Potassium:59.99mg
1.71%
Copper:0.03mg
1.59%
Vitamin K:1.61µg
1.53%
Vitamin E:0.22mg
1.49%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.49%
Magnesium:5.54mg
1.38%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.25%
Zinc:0.18mg
1.17%
Vitamin A:57.04IU
1.14%
Folate:4.56µg
1.14%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.11%
Source:Chow