Broccoli Endive Boats
Elevate your appetizer game with these refreshing and nutrient-packed Broccoli Endive Boats! Perfect for parties or as a healthy snack, this recipe combines tender, blanched broccoli with creamy Greek yogurt, a hint of garlic, and zesty lemon juice, all nestled into crisp, fragrant endive leaves. These low-carb "boats" are easy to prepare in just 20 minutes and offer a delightful balance of textures—from the velvety filling to the crunchy garnish of slivered almonds. Naturally gluten-free and loaded with wholesome ingredients, this eye-catching dish is as versatile as it is delicious, whether served as an upscale hors d'oeuvre or a light, guilt-free indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 heads Endive
- 1.5 cups Broccoli florets
- 0.5 cups Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Cream cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Slivered almonds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch for 2-3 minutes until they turn bright green and slightly tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Finely chop the blanched broccoli florets and transfer them to a medium mixing bowl.
Add Greek yogurt, cream cheese, garlic powder, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the broccoli. Mix everything together until well combined and creamy.
Rinse the endive heads and gently separate the leaves, keeping them intact. Select the largest and broadest leaves to use as 'boats.'
Spoon the broccoli mixture into each endive leaf, filling them generously but not overloading.
Arrange the filled endive boats on a serving platter.
If desired, sprinkle slivered almonds on top for added crunch and garnish with a few extra parsley leaves.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
321 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.2 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 789 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 19.0 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 562 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
