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
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 and now let’s add in the beans
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!
Enjoy!
Simply Sundays! ~ Escarole with White Beans
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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