SAUTANDEACUTE;ED ESCAROLE WITH BACON AND GRAPES

Sautandeacute;ed Escarole with Bacon and Grapes image

Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large bunch escarole
1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
¼ cup minced shallot
1 clove garlic, minced
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
3 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
¾ cup green seedless California grapes
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
juice of one small lemon (about 3 tablespoons)

Steps:

Chop the escarole into large pieces and wash well, discarding the hard core and any browned leaves. Drain. Heat a large, high-sided skillet or wok over high heat. Melt the butter and saute the shallot, garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add the bacon and the escarole leaves. Toss and turn quickly as they sizzle and start to wilt, about 2-3 minutes. Add the grapes, salt, pepper and lemon juice and continue to cook until the escarole is just tender and the fruit is warmed through, about 2 minutes more. Turn out on to a platter and serve hot.