GRILLED ESCAROLE

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This is spectacularly easy, quite mouthwatering, and works as both a first course before an entrée or as a side dish. Escarole is part of the chicory family and has a pleasant bitterness to it. Note that while the outer leaves of the escarole are not used in this preparation, they should not be discarded.

Provided by Jody Williams

Categories     Escarole     Grill     Vegetable     Olive     Summer

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 head escarole, outer leaves removed and saved, thoroughly washed
Extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt
1/2 cup pitted, crushed green olives

Steps:

  • Get your grill going. If you're using charcoal, you're looking for a not-too-hot fire (I like to think of the coals as being "soft," which is to say they should be halfway through burning). If you're using a gas grill, set the heat to medium. If you're using a grill pan indoors, set it over medium-low heat.
  • Shake the escarole dry. Cut it lengthwise straight through the core into 4 wedges. Drizzle each wedge with plenty of olive oil, about 1 1/2 tablespoons per wedge, and season aggressively with salt. Grill the wedges, turning only once, until wilted and charred in spots, about 10 minutes altogether.
  • Transfer the escarole to a serving platter, give it a healthy drizzle of olive oil, and scatter the olives over the top. Serve immediately.

Nikki Good
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I'm not a big fan of escarole, but this recipe changed my mind. The grilling process brought out the sweetness of the escarole and the lemon-tahini dressing was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again!


Falak Falak
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the crispy edges of the escarole and they ate it all up.


Mernique Olivia
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it's so easy to make. I'm always looking for new ways to cook escarole and this recipe is definitely a keeper.


Sonia John
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover escarole. I had some leftover from a salad and I didn't know what to do with it. This recipe was the perfect solution. The escarole was delicious and I didn't have to waste it.


Aashiq khan Gaming
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I followed the recipe exactly and the escarole turned out perfect. It was tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


itz_busan_jay_ baba
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This recipe was a bit bland. I think it would have been better if it had been seasoned with more herbs and spices.


Tahir Qureshi
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The escarole was a bit tough, even after grilling. I think I would have preferred it if it had been cooked for a shorter amount of time.


Ray treehugger
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This recipe was a bit too bitter for my taste, even with the balsamic vinegar and honey. I think I would have preferred it if the escarole had been blanched before grilling.


Tianna Whitaker
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the grilled escarole. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Akash Dhital
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This recipe was easy to follow and the escarole turned out delicious. I especially liked the crispy edges. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and it was a perfect meal.


Mughal Azhar
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I've never been a big fan of escarole, but this recipe changed my mind. The grilling process brought out the sweetness of the escarole and the lemon-tahini dressing was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again!


Karim Kassoul
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This grilled escarole recipe was a hit at my last dinner party! The escarole had a slightly bitter taste, but the balsamic vinegar and honey balanced it out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.