Escarole With White Beans Recipe

This Escarole with White Beans recipe is a family favorite, a comforting and flavorful Italian dish that's perfect as a simple side or a hearty main course. My grandmother's recipe, served traditionally over crusty Italian bread to soak up the delicious juices, evokes warm memories of home. This recipe is easily customizable – keep it vegetarian or add savory Italian sausage for extra protein. Imagine tender escarole, creamy white beans, and fragrant garlic simmered in a rich broth, topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Pure comfort on a plate!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 374.1 kcal
Protein 42g
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How to Make Escarole With White Beans

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes.
  3. Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and 1 cup vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
  5. Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, 1 pound escarole, roughly chopped, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  6. Cover the skillet and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the escarole is completely wilted and tender, about 10-12 minutes.
  7. (Optional: For a heartier meal, brown 1 pound Italian sausage in the olive oil before adding the onions. Reduce olive oil to 1 tablespoon if adding sausage. Cook sausage for 10 minutes, then remove and set aside to rest before slicing and adding to the finished dish.)
  8. Sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy over crusty Italian bread to soak up the delicious juices!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

29 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

17g

Carbs

14g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Escarole With White Beans?

Escarole With White Beans takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Escarole With White Beans?

Escarole With White Beans has approximately 374.1 calories per serving, with about 42 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates and 17 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Escarole With White Beans?

The key ingredients for Escarole With White Beans are Olive Oil, Onions, Garlic Cloves, Dry White Wine, Chicken Broth, Cannellini Beans. See the full list with measurements above.

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