Escarole & Beans (Zuppa di Scarola e Fagioli)
By NailCandy
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Ingredients
- 1 Head of Escarole, cut into bite size pieces
- 2 tbsp of virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced or sliced thin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp red chile flakes
- 2 chops of chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 can cannelloni beans, ringed in cool water and drained
- pecorino Romano cheese
- Optional: chunks of pepperoni, sausage or soppressata
Details
Adapted from 3italiansisters.com
Preparation
Step 1
1. Clean escarole leaves in a large basin of water to get rid of sand and grit
2. Rinse until all grit is gone and then chop leaves into bit size pieces
3. In a large pot, add olive oil and minced garlic and sauté for 1 min
4. Add escarole leaves, salt, pepper, red chili flakes, chicken broth/water and then simmer for 5 min until escarole wilts.
5. Add the beans and simmer for 15-20 min more until escarole is tender. Add more broth if you like it soupy. Add seasonings and serve.
6. Sprinkle with grated cheese and a nice slice of bread and enjoy!
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