Vegetables Recipes - Wilted Bitter Leaves with Bacon Recipe

Ingredients 

• 1/2 cup finely diced bacon lardons

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

• 2 large handfuls trimmed young dandelion­

• leaved chicory or pissenlit

• salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

• 2 freshly cooked hard-boiled eggs, halved

• warm ciabatta bread, to serve

Serves 2 as an appetizer

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Method:

1. Using a small nonstick skillet, fry the bacon lardons without any oil until crisp.

2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over moderate heat. Add the garlic and gently fry until just beginning to color.

3. Throw in the leaves, season with salt and pepper, and stir for a few minutes until wilted. Splash with the balsamic vinegar.

4. Divide between two plates, pour over the juices, and top with crisp lardons and the hard­boiled egg halves. Serve immediately with plenty of ciabatta bread.