**Sauteed Escarole with Garlic: A Simple Yet Flavorful Italian Side Dish**
Escarole, a leafy green vegetable with a slightly bitter taste, is a staple in Italian cuisine. It's often used in salads, soups, and stews, but it also shines when sautéed with garlic and olive oil. This simple side dish is a great way to enjoy the unique flavor of escarole and can be served with a variety of main courses. It's also a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as folate and fiber. This article provides two delicious recipes for sautéed escarole with garlic: a classic version and a variation that adds anchovies and capers for a more savory flavor. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be ready in under 30 minutes. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy this healthy and flavorful Italian dish.
SAUTEED ESCAROLE WITH GARLIC AND CANNELLINI BEANS
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.
GARLIC AND OIL SAUTEED ESCAROLE
Steps:
- Heat oil in a small, heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and barely simmer until garlic is just beginning to brown. Remove and discard garlic. Pour oil into a clean container and reserve.
- Remove any tough outer or damaged leaves from the escarole. Cut off the tough root end and tear leaves into large pieces. Wash well in a sink filled with cold water. Shake off excess water. In a deep saucepan with cold water to cover by about 2 inches, boil escarole for about 5 minutes over high heat. Remove from heat and drain in a colander. Immediately place escarole in cold water to cover, stopping the cooking process. When escarole is cool, drain well in a colander and pat dry.
- TO MAKE GARLIC AND OIL SAUTE()EED ESCAROLE: Heat oil in a large, heavy sauteG pan over medium heat. Add garlic. Stir in the escarole and sauteG for 3 minutes or until hot. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
SAUTED ESCAROLE WITH GARLIC AND CANNELLINI BEANS
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
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, 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.
ESCAROLE WITH GARLIC
Provided by Robert Farrar Capon
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 2 to 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a deep pot. Drop the escarole into the water all at once. Stir until it is submerged and allow the water to come back to a boil. Cook 1 to 2 minutes and remove the pot to the sink. Run cold water into the pot to stop the cooking and pour the escarole into a colander to drain. Press out excess moisture and reserve.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and saute the garlic in it until softened but not browned, about 1 minute. Add the drained escarole, raise the heat and saute, stirring constantly, until just heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 183, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 326 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
SAUTEED ESCAROLE
Anchovy and red pepper flakes balance the bitterness of the escarole, giving it a sweetness that goes well with the robust flavors of the [Veal Involtini](/recipes/recipe_views/views/232001).
Time 45m
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash escarole well in a sinkful of water, then lift out and drain. Cook escarole in a 7- to 8-quart heavy pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 10 minutes, then drain in a colander.
- Heat oil in same pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 1 minute. Add anchovies, then reduce heat to moderate and cook, stirring, until dissolved, about 1 minute. Add escarole, stirring to coat with oil, then increase heat to moderately high and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until escarole is tender and most of liquid is evaporated, 8 to 10 minutes. Season lightly with salt.
- Spoon onto a platter and drizzle with oil to taste.
SAUTEED ESCAROLE
Steps:
- Wash the escarole and dry the leaves.
- Heat the oil in a skillet and gently saute the garlic, scallions and ginger without browning for one to two minutes.
- Add the escarole and saute until the leaves are wilted. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 69, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 82 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
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.
SAUTéED ESCAROLE
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and anchovies, and cook, stirring, until the anchovies dissolve, about 2 minutes.
- Add the whole escarole leaves to the skillet, with a little water from washing still clinging to them, and season with the salt. Stir in the olives. Once the escarole begins to wilt, cover the skillet and cook until the leaves are tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Check occasionally to make sure the pan is not dry; if it is, add a few tablespoons of water and re-cover.
- Once the escarole is wilted and tender, uncover and cook for another minute or two to evaporate any excess liquid. Season with salt (keeping in mind that the anchovies and olives contain salt), and serve warm.
SAUTEED ESCAROLE WITH GARLIC
This simple sautéed escarole side dish is full of flavor, thanks to eight cloves of garlic.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Vegetables
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add escarole hearts, and cook for 1 minute. Add remaining leaves, and cook, stirring until bright green and wilted, about 2 minutes more. If necessary, add a few tablespoons of water to aid in wilting. Add butter, and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Tips:
- To save time, buy escarole that has already been washed and chopped.
- If you don't have a garlic press, you can mince the garlic with a knife.
- If you don't have white wine, you can use chicken broth or water.
- If you like spicy food, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dish.
- Serve the escarole immediately, or it will start to wilt.
Conclusion:
Sautéed escarole with garlic is a quick and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is healthy, delicious, and can be made with just a few simple ingredients. So next time you're looking for a healthy and easy side dish, give sautéed escarole with garlic a try. You won't be disappointed!
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