Caramelised chicory and leeks
Braise the best seasonal chicory and leeks in red wine for a super side dish.
- Preparation Time5 mins
- Cooking Time12 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
2 Leeks, trimmed and halved lengthways, then again widthways
4 heads of chicory, halved lengthways
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
50g blue cheese, crumbled
1) Preheat the barbecue to a medium/high heat.
2) Place the leeks and chicory onto a sheet of foil and fold up the edges to make an open-topped packet. Pour over the dressing; make sure the vegetables are evenly covered.
3) Grill until the chicory is slightly golden and the leeks are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Top with crumbled blue cheese.
