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| Nothing more satisfying to me around the holidays than a low-cal healthy side dish. We are talking about 130 calories for a cup of the escarole and beans. I did enjoy it with a little grated Parmeasan-Reggiano. Maybe just a few more calories! |
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| A tip from the chef~while blanching the escarole is not necessary, it is recommended; blanching the greens makes them more vibrant in color and takes away the bitterness. |
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| This recipe serves 4 and takes about 15 minute to prepare. RECIPE |
1T. of olive oil.
1 clove of minced garlic.
1/2 C. of vegetable culinary stock.
1 can of Cannellini Beans, do not drain.
Blanch the escarole for 1 minute in a large pot of boiling water. Salt the water to your liking. I find I need a little more salt than normal when cooking greens. Drain and gently squeeze any water from greens.( I just press a large spoon again the greens in the strainer.)
Add the oil and garlic to a large skillit. Keep stirring for 1 minute.
Add the escarole, cook a bit longer while stirring. Sometimes the stems are larger on the greens and need to cook more.
Add the stock and beans. Simmer covered for 5 minutes.
7 comments:
This looks lovely and so simple. I like white beans but can't always figure out what to do with them. I bet the same would work with arugula. (sp.)
Well, I am trying to revive my blog a bit, and I was interested to see this post pop up in my blog list! I see you are actually still blogging, slowly but surely. I think a lot of us have missed it -- maybe resolutions for 2013 will bring a spate of new blogging!
Enjoy the holidays!
I love this combination. I have made a soup that is very similar. And we need all of the help we can get this time of year in eating light. Happy holidays Jann.
What a healthy and pretty dish. Escarole is very underused in this country.
Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and the happiest of new years.
Sam
Nice winter soup. Happy Holidays!
I love this recipe. I made it with Swiss Chard and it was absolutely delicious!!
http://madeforjoy.wordpress.com/2012/12/30/swiss-chard-and-white-beans/
Green and beans! Love it. If the bunnies leave my chard alone, I can do this...
Happy New Year!
I make a pot of soup at least once a week during these cold, wet months of winter and am always looking for something new. I have learned to incorporate more kale into our diet but haven't used escarole yet. It looks so delicious, especially with the white beans. This is a must try.
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