Belgian Endive #3

BELGIAN ENDIVE, HAM AND CHEESE AU GRATIN
Ingredients:
4 Tbsp olive oil
8 whole heads Belgian endive, cored
¼ c chopped green bell pepper
¼ c chopped red bell pepper
1 Tbsp arrowroot
½ c grated mild cheese
2 tsp grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
8 slices Black Forest ham
1 tsp chopped parsley

Directions: In a frying pan, lightly sauté the endives in olive oil. Remove the endives from the heat when done and set aside. Add the red and green peppers to the hot oil and lightly sauté them. Remove peppers from the oil when done and set aside. Add the arrowroot to the oil and stir until lightly browned. Add the salt and pepper and blend in with a whisk until the mixture is smooth. Add the cheeses and blend until the cheese melts. Stir in the sautéed red and green peppers. Place the sautéed Belgian endives in an oven proof casserole. Wrap each endive in a slice of ham. Cover with cheese/pepper sauce and place in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and brown. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Makes: 8 servings

Calories: 264
Fat: 13.7 gm
Carbohydrate: 19.6 gm
Protein: 20 gm

From: www.belgianendive.com