Escarole with White Beans

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Escarole is one of those leafy veggies that has many personalities

It’s delicious raw in salads, chopped as the greens in a soup or sauteed, like we’re going to cook up here

Escarole is not as bitter as its leafy cousins and pairs well with mild white beans.  Fresh garlic and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper gives this simple dish a little kick

I have a large head of escarole, a can of small white beans, 1 1/2 cups of broth, 2 smashed garlic cloves, crushed red pepper, kosher salt, black pepper and olive oil

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Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add in the smashed garlic & crushed red pepper

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Saute for 2 minutes and remove and discard the garlic

Cut the escarole into pieces removing the tough stems

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Add the escarole to the pan along with the broth, cover and cook 8-10 minutes until the greens are wilted

Toss the greens and now let’s add in the beans

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Drain and rinse the beans and add to the pan.  Sprinkle with the kosher salt and black pepper

Cook for another 2-3 minutes and then you’re ready to serve up this delicious side!

Toss well and re-season with salt and pepper if necessary

We paired this with Rainbow Trout with Lemon & Herbs.  SO good!

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Enjoy!

Simply Sundays! ~ Escarole with White Beans

  • Servings: 4-6
  • Difficulty: Easy
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Ingredients

1 large head of escarole

1 – 15.5 ounce can of small white beans

1 1/2 cups of broth

2 smashed garlic cloves

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

olive oil

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add in the smashed garlic & crushed red pepper

Saute for 2 minutes and remove and discard the garlic; cut the escarole into pieces removing the tough stems

Add the escarole to the pan along with the broth, cover and cook 8-10 minutes until the greens are wilted

Toss the greens; drain and rinse the beans and add to the pan; sprinkle with the kosher salt and black pepper

Cook for another 2-3 minutes and serve

Tools used to make this recipe

Cooks Multi-Ply Clad Stainless Steel Tagine

Pyrex 3-Piece Glass Measuring Cup Set

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