Preparation, uses, and tips
Wash chicory just before cooking. Remove the root ends, chop coarsely, and add to salads,
or sauté in olive oil with onions and minced garlic.
Buying and storing tips
Chicory can be found in the produce section of most health food stores, specialty markets,
and some supermarkets. Choose leaves that are crisp and brightly colored. Use promptly, or
refrigerate, wrapped in plastic, for up to three days.
Varieties
The green variety is the most common.
Radicchio is a red-leafed Italian variety of chicory.
Nutrition Highlights
Chicory greens (raw), 1 cup
Calories: 41
Protein: 3.01g
Carbohydrate: 8.5g
Total Fat: 0.54g
Fiber: 7.2g
*Excellent source of: Potassium (756mg), Vitamin C (43mg), Folate (197mcg), and Vitamin A (7,200 IU)
*Good source of: Calcium (180mg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular
nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good
source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily
Value.