Best 7 Kale And Escarole With Shallots Recipes

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**Kale and Escarole with Shallots: A Medley of Winter Greens**

As the winter season graces us with its chilly embrace, it's time to turn to hearty, comforting dishes that warm the soul and nourish the body. Among these culinary delights, kale and escarole with shallots emerge as a shining star, offering a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This versatile duo of leafy greens, known for their robust and slightly bitter notes, pairs beautifully with the delicate sweetness of shallots, creating a harmonious balance that is both satisfying and invigorating. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the delightful simplicity of this dish, presented in three distinct yet equally enticing variations.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SAUTEED ESCAROLE WITH FRIED SHALLOTS



Sauteed Escarole with Fried Shallots image

Escarole, a juicy member of the chicory family, is popular in southern Italy. Like other pot greens, it's at its best in winter.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Vegetable oil, for frying
3 small shallots, thinly sliced into rings
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt, divided
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves, peeled, smashed
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
2 pounds escarole, thinly sliced, washed, drained, and spun dry

Steps:

  • Heat 1/4 inch vegetable oil in a small saute pan over medium heat until shimmering. Working in 3 batches, fry shallots, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain, and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Heat olive oil and garlic in a large saute pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic turns golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove and discard garlic. Add red-pepper flakes to pan, and cook 15 seconds. Fill pan with escarole, and cook, carefully stirring and adding more escarole, a handful at a time, as space allows. Once all of the escarole is in the pan, season with remaining teaspoon salt, and stir just until escarole begins to wilt and turn a vibrant green. Remove from heat, transfer to a serving dish, and top with fried shallots.

SAUTEED ESCAROLE WITH SHALLOTS AND HOT CHILI OIL



Sauteed Escarole with Shallots and Hot Chili Oil image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 8m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons hot chili oil
2 shallots, chopped
6 cups chopped escarole, about 1 large bunch
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
Salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and saute, about 1 minute. Add escarole, vinegar and sugar, cover and steam 1 minute, until escarole wilts. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

SAUTEED KALE



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This sauteed kale recipe is fresh greens cooked with butter, garlic and onions until tender, then topped with fresh herbs. A simple and healthy side dish that pairs perfectly with chicken, fish and beef.

Provided by Sara Welch

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup onion (finely diced)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 cups kale leaves (stems removed, cut or torn into 1 inch pieces)
1/4 cup chicken broth (can also use vegetable broth or water)
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley or dill)

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until just softened.
  • Add the salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes to the pan. Stir to combine.
  • Place the kale in the pan, and pour in the chicken broth.
  • Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until kale is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Sprinkle the fresh herbs over the top, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 345 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMED KALE WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons finely chopped Spanish onion
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk, scalded
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 pounds kale, center stalk removed, and coarsely torn into pieces
Caramelized Shallots, recipe follows
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons sugar
10 shallots, peeled and sliced, or 40 baby onions, peeled
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, not allowing the mixture to obtain any color. Whisk in the warm milk and cook until thickened. Season with nutmeg and salt and pepper, to taste. Keep warm until ready to use.
  • Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the kale and cook until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain in a colander and then return to pot. Add cream sauce and cook until flavors meld, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Plate creamed kale and then top with Caramelized Shallots.
  • Melt the butter and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots, season with salt and pepper, and cook until they begin to brown all over, about 10 minutes.

ESCAROLE, KALE, WHITE BEAN, AND TOMATO LASAGNA



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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

KALE WITH PICKLED SHALLOTS



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Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Leafy Green     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Kale     Fall     Winter     Brine     Healthy     Shallot     Gourmet     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 (side dish) servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch of sugar
1/4 lb thinly sliced shallots (1 cup)
3/4 cup water
2 pounds kale (2 bunches), stems and center ribs discarded

Steps:

  • Bring vinegar, oil, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a small saucepan. Stir in shallots and remove from heat.
  • Bring water to a simmer in a large pot, then add kale, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, uncovered, stirring, until kale is wilted and crisp-tender and liquid has evaporated, 5 to 8 minutes. Toss with shallot mixture, then season with salt and pepper.

CREAMED KALE WITH CRISPY SHALLOTS



Creamed Kale with Crispy Shallots image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     Milk/Cream     Onion     Side     Thanksgiving     Kale     Fall     Family Reunion     Potluck     Shallot     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds kale, stems and ribs removed, coarsely chopped
3 1/2 cups whole milk, or more if needed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
1 medium Spanish onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crispy Shallots

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 10-inch square baking dish.
  • 2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the kale and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander, rinse with cold water, and drain well again. Place the kale in clean kitchen towels or paper towels and squeeze out the excess liquid. Put the kale in a large bowl.
  • 3. Pour the milk into a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat.
  • 4. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Whisk in the flour and cook until smooth and light blonde in color, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the warm milk, raise the heat to high, and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened and the flour taste has cooked out, about 5 minutes. If the mixture becomes too thick, add a little more milk.
  • 5. Strain the sauce over the kale. Add the nutmeg, season with salt and pepper, and mix gently to combine. Scrape the mixture into the baking dish and bake in the oven until light golden brown on top and just warmed through, about 15 minutes.
  • 6. Remove from the oven and top with the crispy shallots . Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest kale and escarole: Look for leaves that are deeply colored and free of blemishes. The younger the leaves, the more tender and flavorful they will be.
  • Wash the kale and escarole thoroughly: To remove any dirt or grit, rinse the leaves under cold water. You can also soak them in a bowl of cold water for a few minutes.
  • Remove the tough stems from the kale: To make the kale easier to eat, use a sharp knife to remove the tough stems from the leaves. You can also chop the leaves into smaller pieces.
  • Don't overcook the kale and escarole: Kale and escarole are best when they are cooked quickly. Overcooking will make them tough and bitter.
  • Season the kale and escarole to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a drizzle of olive oil.

Conclusion:

Kale and escarole are two healthy and delicious greens that are perfect for a variety of dishes. With their slightly bitter flavor and hearty texture, they can be used in salads, soups, stews, and stir-fries. They are also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful addition to your meal, reach for kale and escarole.

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