Best 10 Giada Escarole And Beans Recipes

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**Discover a symphony of flavors in Giada's Escarole and Beans recipes, a culinary journey that blends the rustic charm of Italian cuisine with the vibrant freshness of seasonal ingredients.**

In this article, we present a delightful array of recipes that showcase the versatility of escarole and beans, transforming them into culinary masterpieces. From the classic simplicity of Giada's Escarole and Beans Soup, a comforting and flavorful broth brimming with tender escarole, cannellini beans, and aromatic herbs, to the tantalizing Escarole and Bean Salad, a vibrant medley of crisp escarole, creamy white beans, and tangy vinaigrette dressing.

Explore the hearty goodness of Escarole and Bean Stew, a rustic dish that marries escarole's bitterness with the earthy flavors of beans, tomatoes, and succulent sausage. Indulge in the savory depths of Escarole and Bean Pasta, where escarole's peppery notes dance harmoniously with tender pasta, creamy beans, and a rich tomato sauce.

For a lighter yet equally satisfying option, try the vibrant Escarole and Bean Salad with Lemon Dressing, a refreshing combination of escarole, cannellini beans, and a zesty lemon-based dressing. And for a quick and flavorful side dish, the sautéed Escarole and Beans with Garlic and Olive Oil delivers a delightful balance of flavors with minimal effort.

Each recipe in this collection offers a unique take on the classic escarole and beans combination, showcasing the diverse culinary possibilities of these humble ingredients. Whether you seek comfort, freshness, or a hearty meal, these recipes promise a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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

ESCAROLE AND BEAN SOUP



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 22m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams

WHITE BEAN AND ESCAROLE SOUP



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
2 1/2 cups cooked cannellini beans, with a little of the liquid
4 cups chicken broth
1 head escarole or 5 cups baby spinach, chopped
Fennel pollen, optional garnish
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, optional garnish

Steps:

  • Heat a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan along with the onion, celery, carrot and garlic. Season with the salt and cook, stirring often for about 4 minutes, or until fragrant and soft. Add the red pepper flakes, if using, and cannellini beans and stir to combine.
  • Add the broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium to maintain a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Add the escarole and stir to wilt. Cook an additional 5 minutes. Serve topped with a drizzle of the remaining olive oil, fennel pollen and Parmigiano-Reggiano, if using.

ESCAROLE PIE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Vegetable oil cooking spray
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
5 anchovies, minced
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 pounds escarole (about 4 medium heads), chopped into 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup Prosecco or dry white wine, optional
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
Zest and juice of 1 small lemon
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup dried currants
One 14.1-ounce package pie dough (with 2 crusts), such as Pillsbury Pie Crusts
1 egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add the anchovies, garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the escarole and salt to the pan, cover and cook until wilted. Add the wine and cook for 1 minute. Remove and discard the garlic cloves. Let the escarole cool slightly, then place it in a large kitchen towel and gently ring out excess moisture. Transfer the greens to the bowl of a food processor. Add the olives, the lemon zest and juice, and the feta and process until finely chopped, about 30 seconds. Add the currants and pulse to combine.
  • Unroll the pie crusts. Use one to line a 9-inch pie pan, pressing it gently into the pan so there are no air bubbles and leaving some overhang around the edges. Brush the crust with the beaten egg, then spoon in the filling and distribute evenly. Cover with the second pie crust, tucking in and crimping the edges with your fingers or the tines of a fork. Cut three slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape. Brush the pie with the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and bake until golden brown and cooked through, about 40 minutes. Allow the pie to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

SAUTEED ESCAROLE WITH GARLIC AND CANNELLINI BEANS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 garlic cloves, sliced
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds escarole, trimmed, cut into bite-size pieces, rinsed well, and spun dry
1 can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a large skillet start the garlic in cold oil over moderately high heat, stirring, until it is golden. To the skillet add the escarole, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Saute the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute. Cook the mixture, covered, over moderately low heat for 4 minutes, or until the escarole is tender, stir in the cannellini beans. Heat through.

WHITE BEANS AND CAVOLO NERO



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups dried white beans, such as cannellini
1 sprig fresh sage
4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small bunch Tuscan kale (cavolo nero), chopped
1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • In a medium Dutch oven, combine the white beans, sage, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 6 cups water (bottled preferred). Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook, partially covered, for 1 hour 20 minutes, stirring occasionally; the beans should be just tender all the way through.
  • Add the kale, salt and red pepper flakes to the beans and stir to combine. Cover the pan and simmer until the kale is wilted and tender, an additional 15 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup olive oil and the cheese to finish.

BRAISED ESCAROLE WITH OLIVES AND RAISINS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 shallots, chopped
1 garlic clove, smashed and peeled
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup pitted green olives, roughly chopped
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 large heads escarole (about 1 1/2 pounds), roughly chopped into 2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Heat a large straight-sided skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the oil, shallots, garlic and pepper flakes, if using, then season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir with a wooden spoon until the shallots are soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the olives and raisins and stir to combine. Add the chopped escarole and season with the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine and coat the escarole in the flavors. Cover with the lid and allow to steam for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring often, until the liquid has evaporated and the greens are tender, another 3 minutes.

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.

OLD WORLD ESCAROLE AND BEANS



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After searching high and low for a soupy escarole and beans recipe, I finally created my own version. It tastes just like the appetizer I order at one of my favorite Italian restaurants in New York. It has a soupy consistency so best served in a bowl with a crusty bread for dipping. My husband asks me to make this every week. I promise you will love this recipe. The cooking technique removes the bitterness from the escarole while maintaining the firmness of the beans.

Provided by MissyPorkChop

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 slices bacon
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 head escarole, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until crisp, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove the bacon and reserve the drippings in the pan. Add olive oil to the drippings and heat for 1 minute. Add the escarole; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic, and continue cooking and stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth and beans, and season with red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Ladle into bowls to serve and top with the crumbled bacon and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 14.4 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 927.1 mg, Sugar 1 g

ESCAROLE AND BEAN SOUP - GIADA DE LAURENTIIS



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Featured on Giada De Laurentiis' FoodTV show, "Everyday Italian." Simple, easy, delicious, and soothing!

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 22m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb escarole, chopped roughly
1 pinch salt
4 cups unsalted chicken stock
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 ounce parmesan cheese, chunk (not grated)
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large heavy pot over medium temperature, heat the olive oil then add the garlic and sauté until just fragrant (about 15 seconds).
  • Add the escarole to the pot, stir, and sauté it until it has wilted, about 2 minutes; add a pinch of salt.
  • Stir in the broth, beans, and the piece of Parmesan, then cover and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste, then pour into the serving bowls.
  • Drizzle each serving with a teaspoon of olive oil, and serve with slices of good, crusty Italian bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.4, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 4.2, Sodium 167.5, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 0.7, Protein 12.9

Tips:

  • Use fresh escarole: Fresh escarole has a slightly bitter flavor that pairs well with the other ingredients in this dish. If you can't find fresh escarole, you can use another type of leafy green, such as kale or spinach.
  • Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight will help to soften them and reduce the cooking time. If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute and then letting them sit for 1 hour.
  • Use a variety of beans: This recipe calls for cannellini beans and Great Northern beans, but you can use any type of bean that you like. Some other good options include black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans.
  • Don't overcook the escarole: Escarole is a delicate green that can easily be overcooked. Cook it just until it is wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Season to taste: This recipe is a good starting point, but you may need to adjust the seasonings to your liking. Add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder as desired.

Conclusion:

Giada's Escarole and 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 preferences. The escarole provides a slightly bitter flavor that pairs well with the creamy beans and the salty pancetta. This dish is also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins.

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