Old World Escarole and Beans

You will love this old-world escarole and beans recipe. The cooking technique removes the escarole's bitterness while maintaining the bean's firmness.

View original recipe on allrecipes.com

side-dish

0

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Nutritional Information

Calories:228 kcal

Carbohydrate:22 g

Cholesterol:14 mg

Fat:11 g

Dietary Fiber:10 g

Protein:10 g

Saturated Fat:3 g

Sodium:927 mg

Sugar:1 g

Unsaturated Fat:0 g

Ingredients

2 slices bacon

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 head escarole, coarsely chopped

2 cloves garlic, pressed

1 15.5 ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

1 15 ounce can chicken broth

0.125 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step 1
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels; crumble when cool. Reserve drippings in the skillet.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in drippings, 1 minute. Add escarole; cook and stir, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add beans and chicken broth; season with red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Serve in bowls; top with crumbled bacon and Parmesan cheese.

Community Notes

No notes yet. Be the first to share your experience.