Best 6 Escarole With White Beans Recipes

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**Escarole with White Beans: A Hearty and Flavorful Italian Dish**

Discover the delightful flavors of Italy with this classic recipe for Escarole with White Beans. This traditional dish combines the slightly bitter taste of escarole with the creamy texture of white beans, creating a hearty and satisfying meal. Perfect for a vegetarian or vegan main course or as a flavorful side dish, this versatile recipe can be tailored to your taste preferences. Whether you prefer a simple preparation or one enhanced with additional ingredients like garlic, chili flakes, or anchovies, this dish is sure to become a favorite. Explore the variations included in the article, ranging from the classic Italian version to a more modern take with toasted pine nuts and a tangy lemon dressing. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to Italy with this delicious and comforting dish.

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WHITE BEAN AND ESCAROLE SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ounces pancetta or prosciutto cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup diced onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced rosemary or thyme
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 head escarole, (about 1 pound) trimmed, washed, and coarsely chopped
Two 15 ounce cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup peeled, seeded, and chopped vine-ripened tomato or chopped canned plum tomato
5 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Serving suggestions:
  • Drizzle each serving with extra-virgin olive oil and/or sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan and serve with a good crusty bread.
  • In a soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat, add the pancetta, and saute for about 5 minutes. Remove meat with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the onion and saute until golden, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, rosemary, and pepper flakes; saute for 3 minutes more. Add the escarole, stirring for 2 minutes more. Add the beans, tomato, broth, and salt to taste; bring to a boil. Lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the reserved pancetta and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with the oil and/or cheese and the crusty bread. Cook's note: Swiss chard is a welcome substitute for the escarole.
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ESCAROLE AND BEAN SOUP



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 22m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 pound escarole, chopped
Salt
4 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 (1-ounce) piece Parmesan
Freshly ground black pepper
6 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Serving suggestion: crusty bread

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add the escarole and saute until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add a pinch of salt. Add the chicken broth, beans, and Parmesan cheese. Cover and simmer until the beans are heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Ladle the soup into 6 bowls. Drizzle 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil over each. Serve with crusty bread.

WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH ESCAROLE



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This escarole and bean soup has become a favorite because it uses kitchen staples, it's packed with healthy ingredients and is a cinch to prepare. If I can't find escarole, I sub fresh spinach at the very end of cooking. -Gina Samokar, North Haven, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
1 bunch escarole or spinach, coarsely chopped (about 8 cups)
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add broth, tomatoes, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes., Stir in orzo and escarole. Return to a boil; cook 12-14 minutes or until orzo is tender. Add beans; heat through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle servings with cheese. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ESCAROLE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND WHITE BEANS



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Serve this dish as a side at a pot-luck gathering or for a quick-and-easy one-pot dinner.

Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Leafy Green     Sauté     Sausage     White Wine     Winter     Prosciutto     Escarole     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Dinner

Yield 12 servings as a side-dish or 6 as main-course

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil
12 Italian sausages (about 3 pounds), casings removed
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped prosciutto (about 2 ounces)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 large head escarole, chopped (about 10 cups)
3/4 cup dry white wine
4 (15-ounce) cans Great Northern beans, rinsed, drained
1 cup chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, sauté sausage until cooked through, breaking up with back of spoon, about 6 minutes per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to bowl, leaving drippings in pot. Reduce heat to medium; add onion to pot and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add prosciutto and sauté 1 minute. Mix in garlic and crushed red pepper. Add escarole and sauté until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add wine and cook 2 minutes. Add beans, stock and sausage and simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Top with grated Parmesan, if desired.

ESCAROLE AND BEANS



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This is a creamy concoction of escarole and beans. It's rich, and it's divine! It's also best served with a warm crusty Italian bread.

Provided by KristaP

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 large heads escarole
salt and pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, undrained
3 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss in escarole, turning to coat with oil. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes, or until tender.
  • In a separate skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Stir in garlic. Pour in beans with juices, and simmer until creamy, about 10 minutes. Stir in escarole and parsley; simmer 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 18.7 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 543.4 mg, Sugar 1 g

CHICKEN WITH WHITE BEANS AND ESCAROLE



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This dish has a true Tuscan flavor. Easy to make and delicious enough to impress your best company. Goes great with a salad and some crusty bread.

Provided by neona503

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves (crushed or minced)
1 head escarole, washed and chopped
1 (14 ounce) can white beans, washed and drained
1 1/2 cups dry vermouth or 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 dash red chili pepper flakes
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper
1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta, plus
water, to boil it in

Steps:

  • - boil water and cook pasta noodles. after you drain them add a little butter to the noodles to keep them from getting sticky.
  • - wash chicken and pat dry. salt and pepper chicken on both sides.
  • - heat olive oil in large saute pan until shimmering.
  • - add chicken and brown for five minutes on each side. remove chicken to plate and let rest.
  • - drain pan of most of the chicken fat and return to med-low heat. add diced onion. after onions turns opaque, add garlic. cook until fragrant, about one minute.
  • - add chopped escarole to onion mixture and saute until wilted, about three minutes.
  • - add white beans, wine and chicken stock. also add sage and red pepper flakes. up heat and simmer five minutes until slightly reduced.
  • - return chicken thighs to pan. put lid on pan and turn heat to med-low. if you need to you may add more broth or wine. you want there to be a sauce for the noodles.
  • - after about ten minutes flip chiken thighs and put lid back on. simmer ten more minutes.
  • - remove lid and add sherry. simmer on low five more minutes and check thighs for doneness. may take a few minutes more depending on their size. serve over buttered bow-tie pasta with grated parmesan to garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671.7, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 144.6, Sodium 197.4, Carbohydrate 76.1, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 3.3, Protein 34.6

Tips:

  • To save time, use canned beans. Just be sure to rinse and drain them well before using.
  • If you don't have escarole, you can use another leafy green, such as kale or spinach.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the dish, such as carrots, celery, or potatoes.
  • For a heartier meal, add some cooked sausage or chicken to the dish.
  • Serve the escarole and beans with a side of crusty bread or rice.

Conclusion:

Escarole with white beans is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a simple and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.

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