WILTED ESCAROLE AND GARLIC-FRIED GARBANZO BEANS

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Wilted Escarole and Garlic-Fried Garbanzo Beans image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

Olive oil, for frying
8 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced about 1/8-inch-thick (1/4 cup)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups cooked garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
2 heads escarole (about 2 1/2 pounds), cored and roughly chopped
1/2 lemon, plus lemon wedges for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Fill a heavy-bottomed saucepan with 1 inch of oil. Heat to 350 degrees, checking the temperature on a deep-fry thermometer. Add the garlic, and fry just until it starts to turn golden, about 10 seconds. Remove with slotted spoon, and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • Working in small batches, add the garbanzo beans to the oil. Fry until golden and crusty, 2 to 3 minutes. As you are frying, check the temperature of the oil with the deep-fry thermometer, and adjust the heat as necessary to keep it between 325 degrees and 350 degrees. Using a slotted spoon, remove the garbanzos to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm in the oven. Remove the pan of oil from the heat, and set aside.
  • To wilt the escarole, place about 3 tablespoons of the reserved oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch-oven over medium-high heat. Add as much escarole as will comfortably fit in your pan and toss with tongs until wilted. Then start adding the remaining escarole a handful at a time and keep tossing until all the escarole is wilted. Reduce the heat to medium, cover the pan, and cook for a few minutes more, until the escarole is tender, about 8 to 10 minutes altogether. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange the escarole on a platter, and squeeze lemon juice over. Scatter the fried garbanzos over the escarole, and top with the fried garlic. Garnish platter with lemon wedges.

Shipon Mia
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook escarole and garbanzo beans. This recipe definitely fits the bill. It's a great way to add some variety to your meals.


Aman Ullah
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


SK BOY GLOBAL
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I love the combination of escarole and garbanzo beans in this recipe. It's a unique and delicious way to enjoy these healthy ingredients.


Phomolo Thapeli
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover escarole and garbanzo beans. It's also a very healthy and flavorful dish.


Vickii Russell
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Amy Mercer
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very versatile - you can add different vegetables or protein, depending on what you have on hand.


Aisha Nuhu
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I love this recipe! It's so healthy and flavorful. I always feel good after eating it.


Nouman Ahmed
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This was a quick and easy recipe to make, and it was also very tasty. The escarole and garbanzo beans were cooked perfectly, and the garlic added a nice flavor.


Hasan Qureshee
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The escarole and garbanzo beans were a great combination, and the garlic added a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.


Tyler Wilde
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This was a great way to use up some leftover escarole and garbanzo beans. The dish was flavorful and satisfying. I would definitely make it again.


Stephanie Goforth
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The escarole and garbanzo beans are a great combination, and the garlic adds a nice touch.


joseph acuña
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The escarole and garbanzo beans were cooked perfectly, and the garlic added a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.