Quick Sauteed Endive, Escarole, and Frisée

A vibrant blend of three bitter greens - Belgian endive, frisée, and escarole - quickly sautéed with olive oil and brightened with fresh lemon juice. This elegant side dish maintains the crisp texture of the greens while mellowing their natural bitterness.

6 servings
10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Belgian endive
  • 1 pound frisée
  • 1 pound escarole
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Toss greens together, then divide into 2 batches.

    2 min

  2. 2.

    Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then add 1 batch of greens, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/40 teaspoon pepper and sauté, tossing with 2 wooden spatulas or tongs, until evenly wilted but still crunchy, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add 2 teaspoons lemon juice, tossing to coat. Transfer to a serving dish.

    4 min

  3. 3.

    Repeat procedure with remaining oil, greens, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

    4 min

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