GEORGIO STYLE ITALIAN GREENS

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When I return home to Upstate NY my dear friend and I always try and do lunch. One year she took me to an amazing restaurant for she new I loved GREENS. And when you grow up in the CNY area that is one dish thats as common as French Fries on a plate w/ burgers. These Greens were far different than the ones I was very use to...

Provided by Jackie McLean

Categories     Side Casseroles

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 c yukon gold potatoes cut in 1 inch cubes
1/2 tsp each onion & garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 c chopped vidalia onion
2 heads escarole
1/2 c olive oil
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
8 oz chicken broth
4 oz thinly sliced hard salami
1/2 c bread crumbs
6 minced garlic cloves
1/2 c romano cheese
freshly chopped parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Potatoes: Toss in a bag with 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic & onion, dried parsley, & paprika. Roast for 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Set aside
  • 2. Greens: Saute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon oive oil; add chopped escarole and cook through. Add chcken broth, salami, crushed red pepper & potatoes. Simmer till stock reduced about 45 minutes
  • 3. Combine bread crumbs with 2 tablespoons of oil. Toast until brown. Mix half with greens mixture.
  • 4. Add Romano cheese and place in greased baking dish. Top with remaining crumbs. Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Garnish with parsley.

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