Best 8 Escarole With Garlic And Oil Recipes

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Escarole with garlic and oil is a simple but delicious Italian dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a main course. The combination of escarole's bitter flavor, garlic's pungency, and olive oil's richness creates a complex and satisfying dish. This dish is a great way to showcase the flavors of fresh, seasonal ingredients. Escarole, a leafy green vegetable, is at its best in the winter months, and garlic and olive oil are pantry staples that add depth and flavor to any dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ESCAROLE WITH GARLIC



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Provided by Robert Farrar Capon

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups washed escarole, chopped coarse
1/4 cup olive oil, or butter
1 large clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper as desired

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

ESCAROLE WITH GARLIC AND OIL



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds escarole
Salt to taste, if desired
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

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

WILTED ESCAROLE WITH GARLIC, LEMON AND OIL



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 4 turns of the pan
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons anchovy paste, eyeball it
6 anchovy fillets, chopped
Couple pinches red pepper flakes
2 heads escarole, trimmed, rinsed, and dried
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a deep skillet over medium-low heat with garlic and anchovy. Cook together 3 to 4 minutes to infuse garlic into oil. Remove the garlic cloves and stir oil to mix in the melted anchovies and add the red pepper flakes. Raise heat to medium-high. When oil ripples or begins to waft smoke, add greens and stir fry them 2 to 3 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice over the greens, toss, and serve.

SAUTEED ESCAROLE WITH GARLIC



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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

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, sliced 1/8 inch lengthwise
1 large head escarole, leaves separated
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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.

SAUTéED ESCAROLE



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Categories     Escarole

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
3 anchovy fillets
1 large bunch escarole, about 1 pound, leaves trimmed, separated, and washed
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/4 cup pitted oil-cured black olives

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 AND GARLIC SAUTE



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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

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled and pressed in a garlic press
2 small escarole, trimmed, with leaves torn and washed well (about 1 pound total)
coarse salt

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.

ESCAROLE WITH TOASTED GARLIC



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The magic in this dish comes from perfectly toasted garlic. To achieve this gorgeous golden hue -- and avoid bitter burned garlic -- be patient.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, very thinly sliced
1 large head escarole, cut into 1-inch- wide ribbons (10 cups)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup chicken stock (optional)
Lemon juice or wedges

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil and garlic in a large skillet. Set over medium-low heat and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 6 minutes.
  • Remove garlic slices as they turn golden (they won't all brown at once) with a fork and drain on paper towels, leaving oil in pan.
  • Increase heat to high, add escarole, and season with salt and pepper. Stir to coat. Add stock. Cook until wilted.
  • Season with lemon juice, and drizzle with olive oil. Top with garlic chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 g, Fat 7 g

ESCAROLE WITH GARLIC AND BREAD CRUMBS



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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

2 lbs escarole
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 -4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
red pepper flakes
salt and pepper

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

Tips for a Perfect Escarole Dish:

  • Choose fresh escarole: Look for leaves that are crisp and vibrant green, with no signs of wilting or browning.
  • Wash the escarole thoroughly: Rinse the escarole under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Cut the escarole into bite-sized pieces: This will help it cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the escarole, make sure not to overcrowd the pan so that it can cook evenly.
  • Use good quality olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice for this dish, as it has a rich flavor and aroma.
  • Don't overcook the escarole: Escarole should be cooked until it is tender but still slightly crunchy. Overcooking will make it mushy.
  • Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Serve immediately: Escarole is best served immediately after cooking, while it is still hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Escarole with garlic and oil is a simple yet delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy or mild, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give escarole with garlic and oil a try. You won't be disappointed!

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