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Chicory, also known as blue bile, is a field flower with beautiful pale purple flowers, which many have seen, but do not suggest that it can be used in cooking. In addition, it has healing properties and is used in pharmacy.
It has been proven to have an anti-inflammatory effect, has a digestive effect, strengthens the immune system and has a calming effect. Both its roots and flowers can be used, and the best thing is that you can meet it wildly in many places in Bulgaria. Here 3 ideas for what to use chicory:
Chicory cream soup
Necessary products: 7 potatoes, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 100 g of leaves chicory, salt and pepper to taste, a few sprigs of parsley, a lump of butter.
Method of preparation: In boiling salted water put to boil successively peeled and chopped carrots, onions and potatoes. Once softened, add the washed and chopped chicory leaves and butter. When all the products are ready, strain the soup, season with black pepper and sprinkle with finely chopped parsley. Served with croutons.
Chicory fruit salad
Necessary products: 100 g of chicory leaves, 2 apples, 2 pears, 1 tsp yogurt, 220 g of cottage cheese, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt to taste.
Method of preparation: Peel a squash, grate it and cut it into cubes. To them are added finely chopped chicory leaves and grated or shredded cheese. Mix everything well and pour the sauce prepared from the other products and spices.
Chicory vegetable salad
Necessary products: 250 g chicory leaves, 1/2 head of small cabbage, 1 carrot, a few sprigs of dill, 2 tsp balsamic vinegar, 3 tbsp olive oil, salt to taste.
Method of preparation: Chicory leaves and cabbage leaves are washed and finely chopped, and carrots are grated. Add the finely chopped dill together with the other spices and mix the salad well. If desired, it can be served sprinkled with a handful of finely crushed walnuts. Try ours ideas for cooking chicory.
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