Belgian endive
noun
: the developing crown of chicory when blanched for use as a vegetable or in salads by growing in darkness or semidarkness
called also endive, witloof
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Chicory and bitter greens Popular in Italy and France, radicchio, Belgian endive, frisée and puntarelle are rich in inulin, which balances the gut microbiome.
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Dr. Steven Gundry,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
There’s also a divine course of shredded Belgian endive served atop a swirling spinach and hibiscus sauce.
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Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2025
It’s smartly plated with a Belgian endive salad lightly dressed in a fresh herb pistou, which balanced the richness of the tart with a bright crispness, a ping-pong of flavor that was a dream way to kick off an exceptional dinner all around.
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Rachel Bernhard,
Journal Sentinel,
3 Sep. 2024
Other options include Belgian endive, butterhead, Little Gem (such as Red Gem, Green Gem, red oak leaves, green oak leaves, Red Tango, Green Tango), or radicchio.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2024
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Dr. Steven Gundry,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
There’s also a divine course of shredded Belgian endive served atop a swirling spinach and hibiscus sauce.
—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2025
It’s smartly plated with a Belgian endive salad lightly dressed in a fresh herb pistou, which balanced the richness of the tart with a bright crispness, a ping-pong of flavor that was a dream way to kick off an exceptional dinner all around.
—
Rachel Bernhard,
Journal Sentinel,
3 Sep. 2024
Other options include Belgian endive, butterhead, Little Gem (such as Red Gem, Green Gem, red oak leaves, green oak leaves, Red Tango, Green Tango), or radicchio.
—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2024
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“Belgian endive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Belgian%20endive. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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