Side Dishes

Witloof in the pan

To put a fresh twist on the new season’s spring vege, Julie Biuso looks to Italy for inspiration
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Ingredients

Method

1.Heat the oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add witloof to pan cut-side down. Sprinkle with sea salt and scatter with garlic and lemon zest. Pour wine around (not over) the witloof. Bring to a bubble, then cover pan with a lid, lower heat and cook gently for 10 minutes, until starting to feel tender.
2.Remove lid, increase heat to high and bubble away the liquid. Continue cooking until the witloof is golden.
3.Transfer witloof to a heated cooking dish, browned-side up, and scatter with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.

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