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Braised Escarole and Beans

Braised Escarole and Beans is a simple, light meal that is huge on flavor!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 607 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
  • 2 pinches red chili flakes
  • 1 head escarole chopped
  • 2 cups chicken stock or plain water, or 1 cup water + 1 cup vegetable stock, low or no sodium
  • 1 parmesan cheese rind optional
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 15-oz can Cannellini beans, drained
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ lemon sliced
  • Parmesan cheese shavings

Instructions

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  1. Add the olive oil and garlic to a large skillet or braising pan; heat over medium-high heat.
  2. When the garlic becomes golden in color, add the chili flakes and the escarole; give it a toss. Add the chicken stock (or water and vegetable stock), Parmesan cheese rind (optional), bay leaves, beans, salt & pepper, and the lemon slices. Bring the liquid to a boil; then reduce the heat to medium and cook partially covered for 20 to 30 minutes, until the escarole is soft.
  3. Remove the bay leaves, and ladle the escarole and beans along with the liquid into 2 soup bowls. Drizzle with a little more olive oil and top with parmesan shavings.
  4. Serve with toasted Italian bread.

Notes

  • If you’ve got to have meat, serve this dish with some roasted chicken on the top, and then this dish will serve 4 people.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 607kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 32g (49%) Fiber 19g (76%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 607

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 607kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 32g 49%
Fiber 19g 76%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.