MEDITERRANEAN RICE-STUFFED ESCAROLE
Provided by Ian Knauer
Categories Bake Vegetarian Dinner Parmesan Bell Pepper Escarole Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Diabetes-Friendly
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in upper third.
- Quarter escarole lengthwise, leaving base attached, and rinse well. Cook in a medium pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 4 quarts water) 6 minutes. Drain and cool.
- Meanwhile, bring 1 quart water to a boil with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a medium saucepan. Add rice and parboil, uncovered, 10 minutes (rice will not be tender). Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid, then drain rice in a sieve.
- Cook pine nuts in 1/4 cup oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring, until pale golden, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until it begins to brown, about 1 minute. Add peppers, raisins, capers, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until raisins begin to plump, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add rice. Cool slightly, then stir in egg and 1/4 cup cheese.
- Cut off and discard base from 1 escarole quarter, then gently spread leaves to create a 4-inch-wide area. With base end nearest you, place one fourth of rice mixture in center of bottom half of escarole. Fold base of leaves over rice, then fold in sides and roll up rice in escarole. Put, seam side down, in a 2-quart flameproof shallow baking dish, then repeat with remaining escarole and rice.
- Drizzle with reserved cooking liquid and remaining tablespoon oil, then sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Cover tightly with foil and bake until rice is tender, about 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and turn on broiler, then broil 4 to 6 inches from heat until cheese is browned, 4 to 7 minutes.
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Karen Bradshaw
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and very flavorful.
Dan Knowles
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. My family loves it!
HB Aviary
[email protected]This is the perfect dish for a cold winter night. It's warm and comforting.
YONATAN ABEL
[email protected]I'm not a fan of escarole, but I loved this dish. The rice stuffing was so flavorful and the escarole was cooked perfectly.
Prince Samapundo
[email protected]This dish is a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.
Saimon Shakib
[email protected]I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and this one is a winner. It's flavorful, healthy, and easy to make.
Sharmy louw
[email protected]This is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the rice stuffing and the escarole.
MD Suman Mondal
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The escarole is a great substitute for meat.
Jeanpaul Valle Alamo
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a crowd. I made it for a party and everyone loved it.
Andy Canedo
[email protected]I love how versatile this dish is. You can use different types of rice, vegetables, and even different sauces.
Hasnain Arshad
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
GabFims World
[email protected]I'm not sure I did something wrong, but my escarole was a bit tough. Other than that, the dish was delicious.
Ale_ gacha_official
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The results are amazing!
MI IDRIS SHEIKH
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The escarole is slightly bitter, the rice stuffing is savory, and the tomato sauce is sweet and tangy.
Dawud Adeleke
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and very flavorful.
Biplob ahmed Bijoy
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of escarole, but I really enjoyed this dish. The rice stuffing was delicious and the escarole was cooked perfectly.
Mirembe Lyndsy
[email protected]This was a great way to use up some leftover rice. I added some extra vegetables to the stuffing, and it turned out great.
Kimberly A Doble
[email protected]I've never had escarole before, but I loved it in this recipe. The rice stuffing was also very flavorful.
Punya Dhungel
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the escarole was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.