Best 5 Braised Escarole With Currants And Pine Nuts Recipes

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Braised escarole is a classic Italian dish that can be served as a side or main course. It combines the bitterness of escarole with the sweetness of currants and pine nuts, and is often flavored with garlic, red pepper flakes, and anchovies. This dish is relatively easy to make and can be prepared in under an hour. With its bold flavors and unique texture, braised escarole is the perfect dish for a weeknight meal or a casual get-together with friends.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BRAISED ESCAROLE WITH CURRANTS AND PINE NUTS



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Categories     Leafy Green     Nut     Side     Braise     Sauté     Low Carb     Pine Nut     Winter     Escarole     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons dried currants
2 tablespoons water
2 pounds escarole, halved lengthwise, cored, cut crosswise into 2-inch-wide strips
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Combine currants and water in small bowl. Let stand 30 minutes. Drain. Transfer currants to medium bowl.
  • Cook escarole in batches in large pot of boiling water just until wilted, about 2 minutes. Drain; cool under cold running water. Drain again; squeeze to remove excess water. Combine with currants.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté just until beginning to color, about 2 minutes. Add escarole mixture and pine nuts. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until escarole is heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

ESCAROLE WITH PINE NUTS



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     side-dish

Time 29m

Yield 4 servings, serving size 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 head of escarole (about 1 pound), washed, dried and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted in a dry skillet for 2 minutes until fragrant and golden brown

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until shallots are soft, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add the escarole and cook, stirring, until it has wilted, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth, and chili flakes. Bring simmer and cook over a medium heat, stirring occasionally, another 3 minutes. Add the vinegar and cook for 2 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in pine nuts just before serving.
  • Excellent source of: Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin K, Manganese
  • Good source of: Fiber, Vitamin C, Pantothenic Acid, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Sodium 40 milligrams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams

WILTED ESCAROLE WITH PINE NUTS AND RAISINS



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, smashed
Pinch crushed red pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 large bunch escarole, cut into 2-inch lengths
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Coat a large saute pan with olive oil and toss in the garlic and crushed red pepper. Bring the pan to a medium-high heat. When the garlic is golden and very aromatic, remove it from the pan and ditch it.
  • Add the pine nuts, raisins, vinegar and 2 tablespoons water to the pan. Bring the liquid to a boil, lower the heat and toss in the escarole. Toss the escarole to coat with the oil and vinegar mixture and season with salt. Remove the pan from the heat and cover for 1 minute.
  • Remove the lid from the pan, toss again and taste. Adjust the seasonings, if needed.

BRAISED ESCAROLE WITH CURRANTS



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Escarole, a mild-flavored endive,is braised in a mixture of sherry, garlic,almonds, and chicken stock; sweet currantsare added during the last few minutes ofcooking.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 ounce (about 1/3 cup) slivered almonds
4 anchovy fillets, rinsed (optional)
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/2 cup homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock, skimmed of fat
1 tablespoon dark-brown sugar
2 bunches (about 2 1/2 pounds) escarole, cleaned, drained, and torn into 2-inch pieces
1/4 cup currants

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large, high-sided skillet over medium-low heat. Add pepper flakes; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add garlic and almonds; cook until light golden, about 3 minutes. Add anchovies, if using; stir until mashed and well combined with the oil mixture. Add sherry; cook until most of liquid has evaporated. Add stock and sugar; stir until sugar has dissolved.
  • Add escarole in batches, tossing and adding more as it wilts until all has been added to the pan. Cover; cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until wilted.
  • Add currants; cook until escarole is tender, about 10 minutes more. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 4 g, Sodium 175 g

BRAISED ESCAROLE



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head escarole, about 1 1/2 pounds
Salt to taste if desired
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Cut away and discard the white core of the escarole. Cut away and discard any tough stems. Cut the leaves crosswise in half. Drop the leaves in boiling water seasoned with a little salt. Let simmer 5 minutes. Drain well and press to extract moisture. Coarsely chop the greens.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy skillet and add the garlic. Cook briefly and add the escarole, salt and pepper. Add the pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, about 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 94, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 58 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-washed escarole or kale. It is also possible to substitute Swiss chard or collard greens for a variation on this recipe.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your taste. A little goes a long way!
  • If you don't have currants or pine nuts on hand, you can substitute raisins or chopped walnuts.
  • Serve braised escarole as a side dish or as a vegetarian main course. It is also delicious served over pasta or rice.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Braised escarole with currants and pine nuts is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy escarole, give this recipe a try!

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