Air Fryer Endive Boats with Warm Pears, Gorgonzola, and Spiced Walnuts

Name: Air Fryer Endive Boats with Warm Pears, Gorgonzola, and Spiced Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 17 oz endives; 6.3 oz firm pear; 2.8 oz gorgonzola cheese; 1.8 oz walnuts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 1/2 tbsp honey; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tsp balsamic vinegar; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

An original recipe of lightly caramelized endives cooked in the air fryer, served as boats with warm pear, creamy gorgonzola, and spiced walnuts. It balances gentle bitterness, fruity sweetness, and crunch.

15 minPrep

12 minCook

27 minTotal

4Servings

VegetarianLow CarbDiabetic-Friendly

Important notice: This recipe is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.

Ingredients

Adjust servings

4 pequeñas 480 g endives (cut por the mitad a lo largo)
1 mediana 180 g firm pear (diced small)
80 g gorgonzola cheese (desmenuzado)
50 g walnuts (troceadas)
2 cda olive oil (divided)
1 1/2 cda honey (divided)
1 cdta Dijon mustard
2 cdta balsamic vinegar
1/4 cdta ground cinnamon
1/4 cdta black pepper (freshly ground)
1/2 cdta salt (or to taste)
1 cdta fresh thyme leaves

Nutrition facts

per serving

221 kcal

Calories

5 g

Protein

14 g

Carbs

17 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

11 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

DairyTree NutsMustardSulfites

Instructions

1
Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (180°C) for 3 minutes.
2
Cut the endives in half lengthwise and, if desired, remove part of the tough core to soften the bitterness. Mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon honey, salt, and black pepper, then brush this mixture over the cut side of the endives.
3
Place the endives in the air fryer basket cut side up. Cook at 360°F (180°C) for 8 minutes, until tender with lightly golden edges.
4
While they cook, toss the diced pear in a bowl with the balsamic vinegar, the remaining 1/2 tablespoon honey, and the fresh thyme leaves.
5
In another bowl, toss the walnuts with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the ground cinnamon.
6
When the endives have 4 minutes left, open the air fryer, spoon the pear mixture over the endives, and add the walnuts around them. Cook again at 360°F (180°C) for 4 more minutes.
7
Transfer the endives and pears to a serving platter. Scatter the crumbled gorgonzola on top so it softens from the residual heat.
8
Serve the boats warm, finishing with the crisp spiced walnuts on top and, if desired, an extra pinch of thyme.

Chef tips

If your endives are very large, cut each half into two pieces for smaller portions. Add the gorgonzola at the end to keep its creamy texture and prevent it from fully melting.

Substitutions

You can replace the gorgonzola with mild blue cheese or feta for a different result. Walnuts can be swapped for pecans if preferred. For a less sweet profile, use a firm apple instead of pear.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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Teakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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