Sautéed Escarole With Leeks

By DenaK

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 leeks (white and light green parts), cut into half-moons
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced
• 2 heads escarole, torn into 3-inch pieces (about 20 cups)
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• kosher salt and black pepper

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from realsimple.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the leeks and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened, 6 to
8 minutes.

Add the escarole, red pepper, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and cook, tossing, until tender and beginning to
wilt, 3 to 4 minutes.