SAUTEED ESCAROLE
This recipe for Sauteed Escarole provides a slightly sweet taste with an unbelievably silky texture. This Italian side dish is naturally vegan, gluten-free and delicious.
Provided by Maria Vannelli RD
Categories Side Dish
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Set a large pot of salted water to boil.
- Once the water has started boiling, add the chopped escarole, and simmer for about 5 minutes. The total time will vary based on how tough the leaves are.
- Meanwhile, over medium heat, drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat.
- Lower the heat to medium, add the sliced garlic (3-4 cloves) and sauté for 1-2 minutes or until the garlic is fragrant and just beginning to turn golden. Take care not to let the garlic brown.
- If desired, add a pinch or two of crushed red pepper
- Remove from heat.
- By this time, the parboiled escarole should be tender. Remove with a slotted spoon, allowing the excess water to drain off and place in a bowl. There will be a little bit of liquid that accumulates at the bottom of the bowl.
- Next, add the drained escarole to the pan of sauteed garlic along with a couple of tablespoons of the drained liquid.The oil might splatter a little so be careful.
- Return the pan back to medium heat and simmer for about 5-10 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated. If there is still a bit of liquid left, raise the heat to cook it off.
- Finally, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a serving dish and if desired serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 231 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 21 g, Sodium 51 mg, Fiber 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sugar 1 g
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.
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.
SAUTEED ESCAROLE
Escarole is a bitter green, I just love it. This is a good introduction if you never had it. The raisins sweeten it. The beans give it a nice richness. The vinegar cuts down the bitterness and the salty capers and anchovies makes for a dish with lots of flavor. The optional ingredients are for those that are not vegetarians. Do rinse the beans, anchovies and capers well to remove excess sodium.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Discard or trim any tough outer leaves.
- Tear into bite sized pieces, wash and spin dry.
- Soak the raisins in 2 tbsp warm water until soft, about 20 minutes.
- Chop the anchovies into a paste.
- Heat the olive oil and saute the garlic until it turns pale brown, about 2 minutes.
- Add in beans, It's OK if they get mashed while stirring.
- Stir in the escarole until it wilts.
- Stir in all of the other ingredients and saute for about a minute.
- Serve hot topped with grated cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.8, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 1.7, Sodium 438.3, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 8.2
SAUTEED ESCAROLE "AGRODOLCE"
Escarole cooked in a slightly spicy, sweet and sour sauce.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour the vinegar over the currants in a small bowl and let sit until the currants are plump, at least 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and cook, shaking the skillet occasionally, until lightly browned and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Combine the oil, red pepper flakes and garlic in a cold, large high-sided skillet. Set the skillet over medium heat and allow the oil to warm, spreading the garlic over the pan, about 2 minutes. Raise the heat to medium-high and add the escarole in batches. Add 1/4 cup water and the currant-vinegar mixture. Toss to coat and season with salt and black pepper. Transfer to a serving dish and top with the toasted pine nuts.
SAUTEED ESCAROLE WITH CURRANTS AND CAPERS
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Yield Serves 4 as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a shallow baking pan toast nuts in middle of oven until golden, about 5 minutes. Cut escarole into 1-inch pieces and chop garlic.
- In a 12-inch nonstick skillet sauté garlic in oil over moderately high heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add escarole in 3 batches, tossing each batch with tongs until wilted before adding next. Stir in currants, capers, and salt and pepper to taste and cook, covered, over moderately low heat until escarole is tender, about 3 minutes. Remove lid and cook over moderately high heat until most liquid is evaporated, about 2 minutes more. Stir in nuts.
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