Endive is a leaf vegetable belonging to the genus Cichorium, which includes several similar bitter leafed vegetables. Species include Cichorium endivia (also called endive), Cichorium pumilum (also called wild endive), and Cichorium intybus (also called common chicory). Common chicory includes types such as radicchio, puntarelle, and Belgian endive.

Endive is rich in many vitamins and minerals, especially in folate and vitamins A and K, and is high in fiber.

It can be sautéed, braised and eaten raw. Single leaves can be delicately loaded with walnuts, blue cheese and pears for a delicious appetizer. Radicchio is also an endive.

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