Escarole and Beans Recipe
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Escarole and Beans

By: KristaP 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (81)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 bowls
 

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 large heads escarole
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, undrained
  • 3 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 322 | Total Fat: 11.8g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2007 by poconosrealtor   view full review
I learned this recipe a long time ago from a fabulous elder italian grandma. It must have a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2006 by rainstripe   view full review
This was creamy and delicious. Everyone in my family loved it. I only used one large head of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2005 by Navka   view full review
Thanks for this recipe!! I had been dying to find a recipe similar to a dish I vaguely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2006 by SHELLSHOCK   view full review
I loved this recipe, but my husband and children did not. So I had to give it a four because...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2006 by EMON79   view full review
Absolutely amazing! I added about a cup of tomato sauce and sprinkled parmesan cheese on it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2005 by lolo Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is something we grew up eating, its a wonderful comforting dish. My mother used to add a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2006 by MissyPorkChop   view full review
the taste was great- hubby loved it- but i found it to be "mushy"- the beans were cooked much...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2006 by PFLYERS24   view full review
I would give this 6 stars if I could. I was afraid it would be bitter, but it's not! It's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2006 by TAMRAKAT   view full review
Outstanding! I made it into a soup by using only one escarole, 2 cups of chicken broth, a cup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2005 by LISAMARIE10   view full review
This was excellent, and easy to make. I had never had escarole or cannellini beans. Next...

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