ESCAROLE, KALE, WHITE BEAN AND TOMATO LASAGNA

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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.

Pink Bhai
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This lasagna was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and salt, and it was much better.


Mubashir Irshad
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This lasagna was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Lemonade Boikanyo
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I loved this lasagna! The flavors were amazing and the lasagna was very filling.


Rubel Muhammad
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This lasagna was a bit too heavy for my taste. I would have preferred a lighter sauce.


Prince Emmanuel
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this lasagna. It was hearty and satisfying.


Chosen Son
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This lasagna was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Simon Manda
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I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it.


Passang Wangmo
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This lasagna was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and salt, and it was much better.


Princewill vincent
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I'm not a big fan of escarole, but I loved this lasagna! The flavors were well-balanced and the lasagna was very satisfying.


Eliebadra Eliebadra
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This lasagna was easy to make and turned out great! I used canned tomatoes and beans, and it still tasted delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Aliyah Brand
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I made this lasagna last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the lasagna was very filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Punam Dotel
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This lasagna was delicious! I used a combination of escarole and spinach, and it turned out great. The white beans added a nice creaminess, and the tomatoes gave it a bright flavor. I will definitely be making this again!