Best 9 Escarole With White Beans Recipes

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Escarole with white beans is a classic Italian dish that showcases the bitter flavors of escarole balanced by the creamy texture of white beans. This simple yet hearty dish is a great way to enjoy the unique flavor of escarole and is often served as a side dish or main course. The escarole is first sautéed with garlic and olive oil, then simmered in a flavorful broth with white beans, tomatoes, and herbs. The result is a delicious and comforting dish that can be served with a variety of accompaniments, such as crusty bread, roasted vegetables, or a side salad.

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

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

CREAMY ESCAROLE AND WHITE BEAN DIP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
1 medium head escarole (about 12 ounces), hand-torn into large pieces
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 15-ounce can cannellini beans (do not drain)
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
Fresh lemon juice, to taste
Crackers and/or crudites, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large high-sided saute pan over low heat. Add the garlic and cook until just starting to soften, about 1 minute. Increase the heat to medium; add the escarole and cook until just wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the white wine, 1/2 cup water, the cannellini beans (with the liquid from the can) and a large pinch of salt. Bring to a strong boil over medium-high heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the rosemary and cook until there is only a light coating of liquid at the bottom of the pan, about 5 more minutes. Turn off the heat and let cool at least 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to a food processor and blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed (the mixture should look similar to the texture of spinach dip). Spoon into a medium bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely chilled, about 2 hours.
  • Before serving, season the dip with lemon juice and more salt to taste. Drizzle with olive oil. Serve with crackers and/or crudites.

ESCAROLE WITH WHITE BEANS



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I grew up eating this, not just as a side dish, but as a main meal. My grandmother would make a pot of it, and spoon some over a thick slab of Italian bread, which would absorb the juices. This is true comfort food to me! However, if that doesn't sound like a meal to you, you can always add 1 pound of Italian sausage. Reduce the olive oil to 1 T., and cook the sausage, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest at least 5 minutes before slicing. Then add the onions to the pan and continue from there.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Greens

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small onions, quartered and sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine (I use Sauvignon Blanc)
1 cup chicken broth
1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans (do not drain or rinse)
1 small escarole, tough stems removed and roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
  • Add onions to the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the wine and broth and bring to a boil. Add the beans, escarole, salt, and pepper. Cover skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the escarole is completely wilted, about 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan on top and serve.

WHITE BEAN AND ESCAROLE SOUP



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
2 1/2 cups cooked cannellini beans, with a little of the liquid
4 cups chicken broth
1 head escarole or 5 cups baby spinach, chopped
Fennel pollen, optional garnish
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, optional garnish

Steps:

  • Heat a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan along with the onion, celery, carrot and garlic. Season with the salt and cook, stirring often for about 4 minutes, or until fragrant and soft. Add the red pepper flakes, if using, and cannellini beans and stir to combine.
  • Add the broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium to maintain a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Add the escarole and stir to wilt. Cook an additional 5 minutes. Serve topped with a drizzle of the remaining olive oil, fennel pollen and Parmigiano-Reggiano, if using.

SAUTEED ANCHOVY ESCAROLE & WHITE BEANS



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head escarole, torn into pieces
1 can drained and rinsed cannellini beans
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons anchovy paste
Fresh lemon juice
Shaved Parmesan
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute escarole, cannellini beans, olive oil, and anchovy paste. Finish with lemon juice, Parmesan, and ground pepper.

ESCAROLE SALAD WITH WHITE BEANS AND LIME VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Bean     Olive     Pepper     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Lime     Healthy     Vegan     Escarole     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 serrano chile, minced
8 cups escarole salad mix (about 7 ounces)
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini (white kidney beans), drained, rinsed
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted, halved
1/4 cup toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds) or pine nuts

Steps:

  • Whisk first 3 ingredients in small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Toss salad mix, cannellini, and olives in large bowl. Pour dressing over; toss. Divide salad among plates. Sprinkle with pepitas or pine nuts and serve.

ESCAROLE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND WHITE BEANS



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Serve this dish as a side at a pot-luck gathering or for a quick-and-easy one-pot dinner.

Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Leafy Green     Sauté     Sausage     White Wine     Winter     Prosciutto     Escarole     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Dinner

Yield 12 servings as a side-dish or 6 as main-course

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil
12 Italian sausages (about 3 pounds), casings removed
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped prosciutto (about 2 ounces)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 large head escarole, chopped (about 10 cups)
3/4 cup dry white wine
4 (15-ounce) cans Great Northern beans, rinsed, drained
1 cup chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, sauté sausage until cooked through, breaking up with back of spoon, about 6 minutes per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to bowl, leaving drippings in pot. Reduce heat to medium; add onion to pot and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add prosciutto and sauté 1 minute. Mix in garlic and crushed red pepper. Add escarole and sauté until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add wine and cook 2 minutes. Add beans, stock and sausage and simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Top with grated Parmesan, if desired.

ESCAROLE WITH BACON AND WHITE BEANS



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pulled and adapted from Jan/Feb 2007 issue of Cooking Light. It's not the most awe inspiring food ever, but it is satisfying and easy to make. Don't skip on the bacon. It doesn't end up adding that much fat and it adds a ton of flavor. I served it with quinoa.

Provided by Umberle

Categories     Stew

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 slices bacon, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
6 cups escarole, chopped (about 16 oz)
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 3/4 cups water
2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon
1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans or 1 (16 ounce) can other white beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon. Pour off and discard all but 2 tsp drippings from pan. Set bacon aside.
  • Add onion to drippings in pan; cook until golden brown (about 12 minutes). Add garlic; cook about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add escarole; cook 2 minutes or until escarole wilts, stirring frequently. Add sugar, salt, pepper, and broth; cook 15 minutes or until escarole is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add beans; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.7, Sodium 121.5, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 3.4, Protein 13.9

WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH ESCAROLE



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This escarole and bean soup has become a favorite because it uses kitchen staples, it's packed with healthy ingredients and is a cinch to prepare. If I can't find escarole, I sub fresh spinach at the very end of cooking. -Gina Samokar, North Haven, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
1 bunch escarole or spinach, coarsely chopped (about 8 cups)
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add broth, tomatoes, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes., Stir in orzo and escarole. Return to a boil; cook 12-14 minutes or until orzo is tender. Add beans; heat through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle servings with cheese. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh escarole. If you can't find escarole, you can substitute another type of leafy green, such as kale or collard greens.
  • To make sure the beans are cooked evenly, soak them overnight before cooking. If you don't have time to soak the beans, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
  • If you don't have canned diced tomatoes, you can substitute fresh tomatoes. Just dice them yourself before adding them to the recipe.
  • To add a bit of spice to the dish, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a chopped chili pepper.
  • Serve the escarole and beans with a side of crusty bread or rice.

Conclusion:

Escarole and beans is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a simple but satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.

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