**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.
SAUTEED ESCAROLE WITH FRIED SHALLOTS
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
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
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 8m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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