5x chicory recipes without stamppot

For most Dutch people, chicory simply goes into stamppot with potatoes, bacon bits and smoked sausage. But why? It works just as well in a pasta with anchovies or a salad with pear.

Anchovy and chicory pasta
For this pasta, it is best to use a chunky pasta, such as rigatoni. Cook the rigatoni (400 g for 4 people) in water with a generous pinch of salt. Meanwhile, fry the garlic and chili pepper in olive oil. Then add the anchovies (one tin is enough for 4 people) and fry them until they practically dissolve into the sauce. Next, add the entire bag of chicory to the pan little by little and let it wilt. Serve with some grated Parmesan cheese and you’re done.

Mediterranean stuffed chicory with rice
This chicory is stuffed with, among other things, risotto rice, capers, garlic, red chilies and Parmesan cheese. This is the kind of recipe you would not quickly come up with yourself, but that may be precisely what makes it even more delicious.

Chicory salad with pear, basil and Parmesan cheese
Not in the mood for feeling full after eating? This light salad is a perfect combination of vegetables, fruit and nuts. Deliciously fresh, without going to bed feeling stuffed—it saves you a few hours of trying to fall asleep.

Braised chicory with tomato and Parmesan cheese
This dish is specially for fans of Italian cuisine. Try something new with this spicy braised chicory with soppressata (Italian sausage), garlic, Parmesan cheese, red chili, tomato, oregano and Japanese breadcrumbs.

Stuffed pizza
Even your least favorite vegetable tastes delicious when combined with pizza. First, stir plenty of cheese into the chicory before stuffing it between two layers of dough. Delicious!