Blanched Escarole with Cannellini Beans

Instructions

• 1. In a large pot of salted water with a squeeze of lemon, bring to a boil.
• 2. Add escarole for 30-seconds and place in a large bowl of ice water. Drain well.
• 3. Blanched Escarole with Cannellini Beans Blanched Escarole with Cannellini Beans Few people make escarole but I love it. It has a little of a bitter taste but if you blanch it in salt water with a touch of lemon then shock it in ice water it will be perfect. I blanch it for two reasons. One is to remove the bitterness the other is to hold the deep green color. I love pancetta or prosciutto with this dish but being I am on a fast I have to deviate a little. I also highly suggest this being served over a thick slice of good Tuscan bread to soak up all the wonderful flavors. Make sure to use a good extra-virgin olive oil and if you are not on a fast like me, adding pancetta or prosciutto and served over a slightly toasted piece of Tuscan bread and a little fresh grated reggiano you will think you’re in Italy. Try this recipe of Blanched Escarole with Cannellini Beans, it’s fast, simple and helathy. Ingredients ¼ cup sweet onion diced 3 cloves minced garlic 2 15 oz cans of cannellini beans drained and rinsed 1 head escarole rinsed Good extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh chopped Italian parsley to garnish (optional) Salt and pepper In a large pot of salted water with a squeeze of lemon, bring to a boil. Add escarole for 30-seconds and place in a large bowl of ice water. Drain well. In a large sauté pan over medium heat add a tablespoon of olive oil. Add onion, pinch of salt and sauté for 3-minutes.
• 4. Add one clove minced garlic and sauté for 1-minute
• 5. Add beans with one cup water bring to almost a boil, reduce heat to medium low and cover cooking for 20-minutes.
• 6. Stir and remove lid allowing water to evaporate by half
• 7. Add escarole, pinch of salt and pepper, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, stir and cook for 1-2 minutes and serve with a drizzle of olive oil and a twist of pepper.

• Course : Appetizer, Entrée, Side Dish
• Recipe Type : Beans, Healthy Recipes