Escarole and garlic sauté is a classic Italian dish that is simple to make and packed with flavor. This versatile dish can be served as a side dish or as a main course, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. With its slightly bitter taste and tender texture, escarole is the perfect vegetable to pair with garlic. The garlic adds a savory and aromatic flavor that complements the escarole perfectly. This dish is typically made with just a few simple ingredients, such as olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper. However, there are many variations on this classic recipe, and you can add other ingredients to taste, such as lemon juice, white wine, or chopped tomatoes.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
SAUTEED ESCAROLE
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
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.
ESCAROLE AND GARLIC SAUTE
I'd never tried escarole and was curious to see what it tasted like. It didn't taste as bitter as I thought it might be and was a pleasant change from my usual vegetable recipes.
Provided by TasteTester
Categories Greens
Time 27m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes. Don't let garlic get too dark, or it will ruin the taste of the dish.
- Stir in the escarole; season with salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender - about 10 minutes.
GARLIC AND OIL SAUTEED 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
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.
ESCAROLE WITH GARLIC
Provided by Robert Farrar Capon
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 2 to 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a deep pot. Drop the escarole into the water all at once. Stir until it is submerged and allow the water to come back to a boil. Cook 1 to 2 minutes and remove the pot to the sink. Run cold water into the pot to stop the cooking and pour the escarole into a colander to drain. Press out excess moisture and reserve.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and saute the garlic in it until softened but not browned, about 1 minute. Add the drained escarole, raise the heat and saute, stirring constantly, until just heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 183, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 326 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
SAUTEED ESCAROLE WITH GARLIC
This simple sautéed escarole side dish is full of flavor, thanks to eight cloves of garlic.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Vegetables
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add escarole hearts, and cook for 1 minute. Add remaining leaves, and cook, stirring until bright green and wilted, about 2 minutes more. If necessary, add a few tablespoons of water to aid in wilting. Add butter, and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
ESCAROLE WITH GARLIC AND OIL
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pull the leaves of the escarole apart. Trim off the ends and cut out the core. Rinse well and shake off the excess water.
- Drop the escarole into boiling water with salt to taste. Simmer until the escarole is tender, about five minutes.
- Drain well. Squeeze to extract excess liquid.
- Heat the oil in a skillet and add the garlic. Cook until the garlic starts to brown (do not let it brown or it will become bitter). Add the escarole, stirring it around so that it heats evenly. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 123, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 425 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
SAUTéED ESCAROLE
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and anchovies, and cook, stirring, until the anchovies dissolve, about 2 minutes.
- Add the whole escarole leaves to the skillet, with a little water from washing still clinging to them, and season with the salt. Stir in the olives. Once the escarole begins to wilt, cover the skillet and cook until the leaves are tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Check occasionally to make sure the pan is not dry; if it is, add a few tablespoons of water and re-cover.
- Once the escarole is wilted and tender, uncover and cook for another minute or two to evaporate any excess liquid. Season with salt (keeping in mind that the anchovies and olives contain salt), and serve warm.
ESCAROLE WITH GARLIC AND BREAD CRUMBS
Escarole is a bitter green and we love it sauteed with fresh garlic. A quick blanching keeps it bright green and tames some of it's bitterness. I found this version in "The North End Italian Cookbook". Fried bread crumbs and a few red pepper flakes makes this dish fantastic.
Provided by Lorac
Categories Greens
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Coarsely chop the escarole.
- Add to water, cook 2 minutes, drain, rinse with cold water and drain again.
- Heat oil in a heavy skillet, add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook over medium heat until garlic is browned.
- Add bread crumbs and cook until browned.
- Turn heat to high, add escarole, season with salt and pepper, stir and toss until heated through.
- Place in a serving bowl and pour any oil left in the pan over the escarole.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.4, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 99.9, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 1, Protein 3.9
SAUTEED ESCAROLE WITH GARLIC
When sautéed in olive oil, escarole needs little more than a bit of garlic and a touch of salt and pepper to make a satisfying side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 2 minutes. Add escarole, salt, and pepper. Raise heat to high; cook, stirring occasionally, until escarole is soft and white parts are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Season with salt, if desired. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Choose fresh escarole with bright green leaves and no signs of wilting or yellowing.
- Wash the escarole thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit.
- Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the escarole. This will help it cook evenly.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat before adding the escarole. This will help prevent the escarole from sticking to the pan.
- Cook the escarole until it is wilted and tender, about 5 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent it from burning.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute more. This will add flavor to the dish.
- Season the escarole with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the escarole immediately as a side dish or main course.
Conclusion:
Escarole and garlic sauté is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With its slightly bitter flavor and garlicky aroma, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give escarole and garlic sauté a try.
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