Old World Escarole and Beans Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Old World Escarole and Beans Recipe). After searching high and low for a soupy escarole and beans recipe, I finally created my own version. It tastes just like the appetizer I order at one of my favorite Italian restaurants in New York. It has a soupy consistency so best served in a bowl with a crusty bread for dipping. My husband asks me to make this every week. I promise you will love this recipe. The cooking technique removes the bitterness from the escarole while maintaining the firmness of the beans.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Old World Escarole and Beans Recipe

Ingredients

2 slices bacon

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 head escarole

coarsely chopped

2 cloves garlic

pressed

1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth

1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini beans

rinsed and drained

⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until crisp 7 to 8 minutes. Remove the bacon and reserve the drippings in the pan. Add olive oil to the drippings and heat for 1 minute. Add the escarole; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and continue cooking and stirring until fragrant about 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth and beans and season with red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Ladle into bowls to serve and top with the crumbled bacon and Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Information

Old World Escarole and Beans Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 227.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.5g 19%

Carbohydrates: 22g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 9.5g 38%

Sugars: 1g

Fat: 11.4g 18%

Saturated Fat: 3.1g 15%

Cholesterol: 14.4mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 3744.7IU 75%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.8mg 14%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 11.6mg 19%

Folate: 242.4mcg 61%

Calcium: 153.4mg 15%

Iron: 3.1mg 17%

Magnesium: 28.7mg 10%

Potassium: 574.8mg 16%

Sodium: 927.1mg 37%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 103

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.