GREENS AND BEANS

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I try to make this dish anytime I can find fresh escarole. Originating in Utica, NY, it can be served as a main dish or side.

Provided by Betsy Acker

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

2 pkg escarole, fresh
2 can(s) cannellini beans
4 slice proscuitto, chopped
2 hot italian cherry peppers, diced
1/2 c italian breadcrumbs
1 c chicken broth
1/4 c romano cheese
2 Tbsp olive oil
1-2 clove garlic
1 tsp hot red pepper flakes

Steps:

1. Steam escarole in boiling water until tender. Set aside.
2. Saute chopped onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat in a frying pan. When tender, add cherry peppers,chicken broth, cannellini beans and proscuitto. Stir gently and blend in escarole.
3. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add breadcrumbs and red pepper flakes and toss together. Sprinkle with romano cheese before serving.
4. Great with a loaf of crusty italian bread.

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