Braised Escarole with Garlic and Lemon

Name: Braised Escarole with Garlic and Lemon
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 bay leaves; 473 milliliters water or chicken broth; 1 head escarole, about 1 pound; 4 garlic cloves, sliced; 4 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 lemon, cut in thin slices; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoons red pepper flakes; 1 pinch Pinch sugar; 1 Tbsp unsalted butter

Braised Escarole with Garlic and Lemon might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 180 calories, 2g of protein, and 17g of fat. This recipe serves 4. Not A mixture of lemon, butter, escarole, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Break off the leaves of the escarole and wash them individually, taking care to remove any soil at the base of the stems. Shake the leaves dry, stack them up, and slice the escarole crosswise into ribbons about 1 1/2-inches wide.

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Escarole

Base

Place a large deep skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. Toss in the garlic, red pepper flakes, bay leaves, and lemon slices; cook and stir for a couple of minutes, tossing to combine. Nestle the escarole into the pan and saute until it begins to wilt and shrink down, about 2 minutes.

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Red Pepper Flakes