Escarole and Beans

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Description

This is a creamy concoction of escarole and beans. It’s rich, and it’s divine! It’s also best served with a warm crusty Italian bread.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 large heads escarole
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ΒΌ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, undrained
  • 3 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss in escarole
  2. turning to coat with oil. Season with salt
  3. pepper
  4. and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook
  5. stirring occasionally
  6. about 10 minutes
  7. or until tender.
  8. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat; stir in garlic. Pour in beans with juice and simmer until creamy
  9. about 10 minutes. Stir in escarole and parsley; simmer 10 minutes more.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

Servings: 4

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