Endives and asparagus with ham, au gratin

Serves : 4

Preparation time: 25 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 endives
  
• 60 ml (4 tablespoons) butter, melted
  
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
  
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) maple syrup
  
• 15 ml (1 tbsp.) herbes de Provence blend
  
• 2 lemons, juice removed
  
• 1 bunch asparagus, stems removed
  
• 8 slices ham
  
• 250 ml (1 cup) cheddar cheese, grated
  
• 250 ml (1 cup) mozzarella, grated
  
• Salt and pepper to taste
  

Preparation

1. Preheat oven, rack in center, to 200°C (400°F).
   
2. In a pot of boiling, salted water, cook endives for 10 minutes.
   
3. Remove and drain in a sieve or colander for 10 minutes.
   
4. In a bowl, mix butter, garlic, maple syrup, herbes de Provence, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
   
5. On the work surface, cut the endives in half.
   
6. In a gratin dish, arrange the endives and asparagus, spread the prepared mixture, add the ham, cheddar cheese and mozzarella and bake for 20 minutes.