Best 2 Escarole Kale White Bean And Tomato Lasagna Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and wholesome vegetarian lasagna that combines the robust flavors of escarole, kale, white beans, and tomatoes. This dish is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring tender lasagna noodles, creamy white beans, earthy greens, and tangy tomatoes, all enveloped in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce. Each bite offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making this lasagna a satisfying and nutritious meal. Additionally, the recipe includes variations for a vegan version and a gluten-free version, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this culinary delight.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

ESCAROLE, KALE, WHITE BEAN, AND TOMATO LASAGNA



Escarole, Kale, White Bean, and Tomato Lasagna image

To ensure that the lasagna doesn't come out watery, it's important that the greens go in dry. Let all the water evaporate during cooking, and then blot the leaves with a paper towel if necessary after removing them from the saute pan.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 pounds cremini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
7 cloves garlic
Coarse salt
1 large bunch kale (about 1 1/2 pounds), stems and center ribs discarded, roughly chopped
1 large head escarole (1 to 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed and roughly chopped
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, 1/4 cup bean liquid reserved and beans drained
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1 can (28 ounces) whole plum tomatoes, drained
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
6 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (2 3/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil and half the mushrooms. Saute, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are golden brown and tender, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool. Repeat with 1 more teaspoon oil and the remaining mushrooms.
  • Chop 6 garlic cloves. Heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat in a large saute pan or skillet. Add garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute (do not let brown). Raise heat to medium-high, and add 1/2 cup water. Add two-thirds of the kale; cover, and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Add remaining kale. Cover, and cook 2 minutes. Stir in escarole, and add a little more water if pan is dry. Cover, and cook until greens are wilted and tender, about 4 minutes. Remove lid, and cook, stirring frequently, until liquid evaporates.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat bottom of a 9-by-13-inch ovenproof baking dish with 1 teaspoon oil. Place beans in a food processor. Finely grate remaining garlic clove over beans. Puree 1 minute. Scrape down sides of bowl, add reserved bean liquid, and puree until smooth, about 1 minute. Add oregano, and pulse until just combined.
  • Coarsely chop tomatoes, reserving juices. Combine tomatoes and juices with red-pepper flakes, and spread one third in baking dish. Top with half the greens. Spread half the bean puree over the greens with a small offset spatula, and sprinkle with a third of the cheese. Scatter evenly with three-quarters of the mushrooms.
  • Continue layering with a third of the tomatoes, the remaining greens, and a third of the cheese. Dot top with spoonfuls of remaining bean puree, using the back of the spoon to slightly flatten mounds (it will spread as it bakes). Layer with remaining mushrooms, tomatoes, and cheese. Cover with foil, being careful not to let foil touch surface, and bake until bubbling around edges and hot but not bubbling in center, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Turn on broiler. Transfer lasagna to broiler, and cook until top just turns golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 g, Cholesterol 16 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 645 g

ESCAROLE, KALE, WHITE BEAN AND TOMATO LASAGNA



ESCAROLE, KALE, WHITE BEAN AND TOMATO LASAGNA image

Categories     Bean     Vegetarian

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 pounds cremini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
7 cloves garlic - 6 chopped, 1 whole
Coarse salt
1 large bunch kale (1 1/2 pounds), steams and center ribs discarded, roughly chopped
1 large head escarole (1 to 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed and roughly chopped
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, 1/4 cups bean liquid reserved and beans drained
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1 can (28 ounces) whole plum tomatoes, drained
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
6 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (2 3/4 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil and half the mushrooms. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are golden brown and tender, about 8 min. Remove from heat, and let cool. Repeat with 1 more teaspoon oil and the remaining mushrooms. Heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat in a large sauté pan or skillet. Add garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook until fragrant, about 1 min (do not let brown). Raise heat to medium-high, and add 1/2 cup water. Add two-thirds of the kale; cover, and cook until wilted, about 1 min. Add remaining kale. Cover, and cook 2 min. Stir in escarole, and add a little more water if pan is dry. Cover, and cook until greens are wilted and tender, about 4 min. Remove lid, and cook, stirring frequently, until liquid evaporates. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon oil. Place beans in a food processor. Finely grate remaining garlic clove over beans. Purée 1 minute. Scrape down sides of bowl, add reserved bean liquid, and purée until smooth, about 1 min. Add oregano , and pulse until just combined. Coarsely chop tomatoes, reserving juices. Combine tomatoes and juices with red-pepper flakes and spread one-third in baking dish. Top with half the greens. Spread half the bean purée over the greens with a small offset spatula, and sprinkle with a third of the cheese. Scatter evenly with three-quarters of the mushrooms. Continue layering with a third of the tomatoes, the remaining greens, and a third of the cheese. Dot top with spoonfuls of remaining bean purée, using the back of the spoon to slightly flatten mounds (it will spread as it bakes). Layer with remaining cheese. Cover with foil, being careful not to let foil touch surface, and bake until bubbling around edges and hot but not bubbling in center, 30 to 35 min. Turn on broiler. Transfer lasagna to broiler, and cook until top just turns golden brown, 1 to 2 min. Let cool 5 to 10 minutes.

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful lasagna, use homemade marinara sauce or a high-quality store-bought brand.
  • If you don't have any escarole, you can substitute kale or spinach.
  • To make the lasagna ahead of time, assemble it and bake it according to the recipe. Then, let it cool completely and refrigerate for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the lasagna in a 350°F oven until warmed through.
  • If you're short on time, you can use pre-cooked white beans. Just be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • Serve the lasagna with a side of crusty bread or a green salad.

Conclusion:

This escarole, kale, white bean, and tomato lasagna is a delicious and hearty dish that's perfect for a winter meal. It's packed with healthy ingredients and is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new lasagna recipe, give this one a try!

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