Maple Braised Belgian Endive

Ingredients:

6 Heads of Belgian Endive, split lengthwise
4 Tbsps. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
5-6 sage leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Melt butter in large saucepan that can hold all of the endive.  Add Maple syrup and sage leaves, swirling to combine.  Rub a little salt and pepper onto the cut side of each and place face up in the pan.  Braise the endive.

Recipe courtesy of: Wolf/Sub-Zero