Old World Escarole and Beans

Name: Old World Escarole and Beans
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon; 439 grams cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 425 grams chicken broth; 1 head escarole, coarsely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, pressed; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 2 Tbsps grated Parmesan cheese; 0 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

Old World Escarole and Beans might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 12g of protein, 9g of fat, and Head to the store and pick up pepper flakes, escarole, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 25 minutes.

Instructions

Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until crisp, 7 to 8 minutes.

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Bacon

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Remove the bacon and reserve the drippings in the pan.

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Bacon

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Add olive oil to the drippings and heat for 1 minute.

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Olive Oil

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.

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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.

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