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Escarole and Beans

SUBMITTED BY: KristaP PHOTO BY: M. Sullivan

"This is a creamy concoction of escarole and beans. It's rich, and it's divine! It's also best served with a warm crusty Italian bread."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 42 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  40 Min
Original recipe yield 4 bowls

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 large heads escarole
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, undrained
  • 3 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss in escarole, turning to coat with oil. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes, or until tender.
  2. In a separate skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Stir in garlic. Pour in beans with juices, and simmer until creamy, about 10 minutes. Stir in escarole and parsley; simmer 10 minutes more.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2006 by EMON79
Absolutely amazing! I added about a cup of tomato sauce and sprinkled parmesan cheese on it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2006 by SHELLSHOCK
I loved this recipe, but my husband and children did not. So I had to give it a four because... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2005 by Navka
Thanks for this recipe!! I had been dying to find a recipe similar to a dish I vaguely... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2005 by lolo
This is something we grew up eating, its a wonderful comforting dish. My mother used to add a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2007 by poconosrealtor
I learned this recipe a long time ago from a fabulous elder italian grandma. It must have a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2006 by MrsPorkChop
the taste was great- hubby loved it- but i found it to be "mushy"- the beans were cooked much... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2005 by LISAMARIE10
This was excellent, and easy to make. I had never had escarole or cannellini beans. Next... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2006 by rainstripe
This was creamy and delicious. Everyone in my family loved it. I only used one large head of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2006 by TAMRAKAT
Outstanding! I made it into a soup by using only one escarole, 2 cups of chicken broth, a cup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2006 by PFLYERS24