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Ingredients
- 4 plump white endive heads
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Sea salt
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
- Crumbled Gorgonzola or other blue cheese, a few ounces
- Freshly ground pepper
- Minced tarragon or parsley
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 243g | |
| Calories 384 | |
| Calories from Fat 325 | 85% |
| Total Fat 36.95g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat 23.25g | 93% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium 214mg | 9% |
| Potassium 281mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 13.33g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Sugars 2.47g | 2% |
| Protein 4.18g | 7% |
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