Utica Greens
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4.6
Utica Greens
Description
In Utica Greens, escarole leaves are first blanched briefly to soften their bitterness and then chopped. The escarole is sautéed in olive oil alongside diced prosciutto and chopped onion until softened. Garlic is added and cooked briefly before pickled hot cherry peppers and water are stirred in. The mixture simmers until the greens wilt completely, melding the spicy, savory, and slightly briny flavors.
The dish is finished by sprinkling grated Romano cheese and bread crumbs over the top, then briefly broiling to create a browned and crisp crust. This combination yields a textured side that balances the slight bitterness of the escarole with the rich saltiness of prosciutto and cheese, accented by spicy peppers.
Utica Greens is typically served warm and complements Italian-American meals well, offering a flavorful alternative to plain cooked greens. The dish brings together contrasting flavors and textures in a straightforward sauté and broiling method.
Ingredients
- 1 head escarole
- 3 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup prosciutto diced
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 5 pickled cherry peppers chopped, hot
- 1/2 cup water
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup Romano cheese grated
Instructions
- Rinse the escarole and chop into small pieces.
- Bring salted water to a boil and blanch the escarole for 2 minutes. Drain in a colander and run under cold water.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan. Add the proscuitto and onion and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the drained escarole, cherry peppers and water. Stir it all together and add a little salt and pepper if desired.
- Cook until the escarole is wilted, about 7-8 minutes.
- Sprinkle the top with bread crumbs and cheese, and stick under the broiler for 2 minutes to brown the top.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 458mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1650IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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