Old World Escarole and Beans

Name: Old World Escarole and Beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
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; 0.125 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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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.

Recipe by MissyPorkChop

Published on February 9, 2018

9

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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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

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

228	Calories
11g	Fat
22g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 228
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	15%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 14mg	5%
Sodium 927mg	40%
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 10g	34%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 10g
Vitamin C 12mg	58%
Calcium 153mg	12%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 575mg	12%

* 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.