Best 10 Cooked Escarole Recipes

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Escarole, a leafy green vegetable belonging to the chicory family, possesses a slightly bitter flavor that lends itself well to various cooking methods. When cooked properly, escarole transforms into a tender and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a side or incorporated into a range of culinary creations. Whether you prefer sautéing, steaming, or braising, there are numerous ways to unlock the full potential of this versatile vegetable. In this article, we will explore some of the most delectable recipes that showcase the unique characteristics of cooked escarole, providing you with a culinary journey that promises to tantalize your taste buds and expand your culinary horizons.

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SAUTEED ESCAROLE



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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

1 head escarole (fresh, cleaned, trimmed and chopped)
3 tablespoons olive oil
3-4 cloves garlic (sliced)
pinch crushed red pepper (or more-according to taste)
salt to taste
lemon juice (optional)

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



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Don't be intimidated by this lightly bitter, leafy green! Cooking escarole is as quick and easy as a five-minute sauté and makes a healthy side dish for dinner.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, sliced
Small pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
1 head escarole, well rinsed (and still a little wet), leaves removed from core, torn or chopped into 3 to 4 inch pieces
Generous pinch of sea salt or kosher salt

Steps:

  • Sauté the garlic: Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium high heat. When the oil is hot, add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using).
  • Wilt the escarole: When the escarole starts to wilt and is barely cooked through, remove from the heat. Remove from the pan immediately to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 167 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

ESCAROLE ITALIAN STYLE



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Make and share this Escarole Italian Style recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kiwiwife

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 heads escarole
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 -4 shallots or 1 small onion, sliced
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut ends off escarole & seperate leaves. Place in a sink full of cool water and let soak while agitating.
  • Meanwhile, in large wide pan, saute shallots in oil until soft and browning, add minced garlic and 1/2 salt and saute another minute.
  • Rough chop escarole and with a bit of the water clinging to leaves and add to pan.
  • Add remaining salt.
  • NOTE It will be ALOT until it starts to wilt just keep turning from the bottom. Saute 15 to 20 minutes or until most of the water is evaporated and escarole is tender. Sprinkle with red pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.4, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 1802.5, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 8, Sugar 0.7, Protein 3.6

SAUTEED ESCAROLE



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Sauteed escarole is great paired with our recipe for Spice-Rubbed Turkey Breast with Sweet Potatoes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
2 small heads escarole (about 1 pound total), trimmed, leaves torn and washed well
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add garlic, and cook until fragrant and lightly golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in escarole; season with salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

SAUTEED ESCAROLE



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Anchovy and red pepper flakes balance the bitterness of the escarole, giving it a sweetness that goes well with the robust flavors of the [Veal Involtini](/recipes/recipe_views/views/232001).

Time 45m

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 lb escarole (about 4 heads), cored and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 (2-oz) can anchovy fillets in olive oil, drained, patted dry, and chopped

Steps:

  • Wash escarole well in a sinkful of water, then lift out and drain. Cook escarole in a 7- to 8-quart heavy pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 10 minutes, then drain in a colander.
  • Heat oil in same pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 1 minute. Add anchovies, then reduce heat to moderate and cook, stirring, until dissolved, about 1 minute. Add escarole, stirring to coat with oil, then increase heat to moderately high and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until escarole is tender and most of liquid is evaporated, 8 to 10 minutes. Season lightly with salt.
  • Spoon onto a platter and drizzle with oil to taste.

GARLIC AND OIL SAUTEED ESCAROLE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup flavored olive oil, recipe follows
4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 recipe escarole, recipe follows
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
2 large bunches 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 WITH GARLIC AND CANNELLINI BEANS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 garlic cloves, sliced
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds escarole, trimmed, cut into bite-size pieces, rinsed well, and spun dry
1 can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a large skillet start the garlic in cold oil over moderately high heat, stirring, until it is golden. To the skillet add the escarole, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Saute the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute. Cook the mixture, covered, over moderately low heat for 4 minutes, or until the escarole is tender, stir in the cannellini beans. Heat through.

SAUTEED ESCAROLE



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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

1 bunch escarole
1 (15 ounce) can white cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon golden raisin
2 -4 anchovy fillets, soaked 10 minutes in (optional "omit to make vegetarian")
water or milk, and patted dry
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon pine nuts, lightly toasted
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon capers, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper
grated cheese (optional "omit to make vegetarian")

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



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head escarole
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
3 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Wash the escarole and dry the leaves.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet and gently saute the garlic, scallions and ginger without browning for one to two minutes.
  • Add the escarole and saute until the leaves are wilted. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 69, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 82 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

ESCAROLE AND BEANS



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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.

Provided by KristaP

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 large heads escarole
salt and pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, undrained
3 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 18.7 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 543.4 mg, Sugar 1 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh escarole: Look for escarole with bright green leaves and a crisp texture. Avoid any wilted or bruised leaves.
  • Wash escarole thoroughly: Escarole can trap dirt and grit, so it's important to wash it thoroughly before cooking. Rinse the leaves under cold water and shake them dry.
  • Remove the tough center rib: The center rib of the escarole leaves can be tough and bitter. To remove it, simply tear or cut the leaves away from the rib.
  • Cook escarole briefly: Escarole is a quick-cooking green, so it's important not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become limp and lose its flavor.
  • Use a variety of cooking methods: Escarole can be cooked in a variety of ways, including sautéing, steaming, braising, and roasting. Experiment with different methods to find your favorite way to cook escarole.
  • Add escarole to soups and stews: Escarole is a great addition to soups and stews. It adds a slightly bitter flavor that can help to balance out the other ingredients.
  • Use escarole in salads: Escarole is a delicious and nutritious addition to salads. It can be used as a base for a salad or added to a mixed salad.
  • Serve escarole as a side dish: Escarole can be served as a side dish to a variety of main courses, such as chicken, fish, or beef.

Conclusion:

Escarole is a versatile and delicious green that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's a good source of vitamins and minerals, and it has a slightly bitter flavor that can help to balance out other ingredients. Escarole is a great choice for salads, soups, stews, and side dishes.

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