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Leaf chicory - bitter leafy vegetable

Leaf chicory is a leafy vegetable from the daisy family, prized for its mildly bitter leaves. Varieties include endive and escarole. Leaves are eaten raw in salads or cooked as a side dish. It is rich in fiber and vitamins A and K.

Leaf chicory - bitter leafy vegetable
  • Leaf chicory belongs to the daisy family.
  • Popular varieties include endive and escarole.
  • It is rich in fiber, vitamins A and K.
  • Bitter compounds in the leaves aid digestion.
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