For those who desire a light and flavorful dish, sauteed escarole with fried shallots is an excellent choice. This classic Italian dish combines the slight bitterness of escarole with the crispy texture of fried shallots, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. The addition of garlic, olive oil, and white wine adds complexity and depth to the dish, highlighting the natural flavors of the escarole. Whether served as a side dish or a main course, sauteed escarole with fried shallots offers a culinary experience that is both delectable and satisfying.
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SAUTEED ESCAROLE
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
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
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
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
SAUTEED ESCAROLE
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
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 WITH FRIED SHALLOTS
Escarole, a juicy member of the chicory family, is popular in southern Italy. Like other pot greens, it's at its best in winter.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 1/4 inch vegetable oil in a small saute pan over medium heat until shimmering. Working in 3 batches, fry shallots, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain, and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Heat olive oil and garlic in a large saute pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic turns golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove and discard garlic. Add red-pepper flakes to pan, and cook 15 seconds. Fill pan with escarole, and cook, carefully stirring and adding more escarole, a handful at a time, as space allows. Once all of the escarole is in the pan, season with remaining teaspoon salt, and stir just until escarole begins to wilt and turn a vibrant green. Remove from heat, transfer to a serving dish, and top with fried shallots.
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 SHALLOTS AND HOT CHILI OIL
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 8m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and saute, about 1 minute. Add escarole, vinegar and sugar, cover and steam 1 minute, until escarole wilts. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
ESCAROLE SALAD WITH FRIED SHALLOTS AND PRUNES
Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 20 min
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in a 1-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then fry shallots in 3 batches, stirring frequently and being careful not to burn, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer shallots as browned with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. (Shallots will crisp as they cool.) Transfer 3 tablespoons shallot oil from pan to a cup for dressing and reserve remainder for another use.
- Whisk together lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, then add shallot oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined. Add prunes, escarole, half of shallots, and salt to taste, then toss well to coat. Sprinkle with remaining shallots.
ESCAROLE SALAD WITH SMOKY HALLOUMI CROUTONS
If you believe the only thing better than cheese is fried cheese, then you may just love halloumi. Because of its high melting point, halloumi browns before it melts, making it perfect for frying, grilling or any kind of searing. Here, it's pan-fried with smoked paprika, then added to an escarole salad with a garlicky, lemony dressing. Slivered red onion adds pungency, while fresh parsley leaves brighten everything. If you can get the pomegranate seeds, do use them; they add a juicy sweetness that's perfect with the richness of the cheese. Serve it by itself as a first or salad course, or with roasted vegetables, fish or chicken to round it out.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories weekday, salads and dressings, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, lemon juice and salt. Let sit for 30 seconds for the salt to dissolve, then whisk in olive oil. Taste and add more salt if needed. Set aside.
- Prepare the salad: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium-high until it thins out, about 20 seconds. Add cheese and cook until golden on one side, 1 to 2 minutes, adding more oil if the pan dries out. Flip cheese and sprinkle with paprika. Let cook without moving until golden on the other side, about 1 minute longer. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Put escarole, parsley and shallot in a large salad bowl. Add the dressing and warm halloumi, and toss well, adding more oil, lemon juice and salt, to taste. Serve immediately, strewn with pomegranate seeds, if you like.
SAUTEED ESCAROLE WITH CURRANTS AND CAPERS
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Yield Serves 4 as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a shallow baking pan toast nuts in middle of oven until golden, about 5 minutes. Cut escarole into 1-inch pieces and chop garlic.
- In a 12-inch nonstick skillet sauté garlic in oil over moderately high heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add escarole in 3 batches, tossing each batch with tongs until wilted before adding next. Stir in currants, capers, and salt and pepper to taste and cook, covered, over moderately low heat until escarole is tender, about 3 minutes. Remove lid and cook over moderately high heat until most liquid is evaporated, about 2 minutes more. Stir in nuts.
SAUTEED ESCAROLE
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 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.
SAUTEED ESCAROLE
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
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
Tips:
- Select fresh escarole: Look for escarole with tightly packed, deep green leaves. Avoid wilted or bruised leaves.
- Wash the escarole thoroughly: Rinse the escarole under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
- Use high-quality olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice for sautéing escarole. It has a rich flavor and aroma that will enhance the dish.
- Cook the escarole over medium heat: This will help to prevent the escarole from burning or becoming bitter.
- Season the escarole to taste: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good options. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste, such as red pepper flakes, oregano, or basil.
- Serve the escarole immediately: Escarole is best enjoyed fresh from the pan. You can serve it as a side dish or as part of a main course.
Conclusion:
Escarole is a delicious and versatile leafy green that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. Sautéed escarole with fried shallots is a simple but flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The escarole is cooked until tender and slightly wilted, and the fried shallots add a crispy texture and a nutty flavor. This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and is sure to please everyone at the table.
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