Sauteed Escarole

Name: Sauteed Escarole
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 kilograms escarole (about 4 heads), cored and coarsely chopped; 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling; 57 grams anchovy fillets in olive oil, drained, patted dry, and chopped; 1 teaspoons dried hot red pepper flakes

Sauteed Escarole might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 10. Watching your figure? This gluten free, primal, and whole 30 recipe has 131 calories, 2g of protein, and 11g of fat per serving. A mixture of escarole, garlic cloves, olive oil plus additional, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Wash escarole well in a sinkful of water, then lift out and drain. Cook escarole in a 7- to 8-quart heavy pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 10 minutes, then drain in a colander.

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Escarole

Water

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Heat oil in same pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 1 minute.

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Red Pepper Flakes

Garlic

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Add anchovies, then reduce heat to moderate and cook, stirring, until dissolved, about 1 minute.

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Anchovies

Add escarole, stirring to coat with oil, then increase heat to moderately high and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until escarole is tender and most of liquid is evaporated, 8 to 10 minutes. Season lightly with salt.

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Escarole

Salt

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Spoon onto a platter and drizzle with oil to taste.

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Escarole can be sautéed (but not drizzled with oil) 1 day ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered. Reheat in a large pot over moderately low heat, stirring, until hot.

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Escarole

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