A healthy side dish in just five minutes.
Have you ever had escarole?
What Is Escarole?
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It’s a simple saute of the greens in olive oil with garlic.
So while the leaves are still wet, add them to the hot pan with oil.
Hot oil and water aren’t usually happy friends (splatter alert!
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Some parts of the escarole leaves are delicate and can dry out in a hot pan.
It works also as a side green for dinner.
Or, stir in some cooked white beans and Italian sausage and you’ll have a complete meal.
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How To Buy and Store Escarole
Look for escarole in the produce section.
Choose escarole that is bright green with crisp, curly leaves.
When the oil is hot, add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using).
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Once the garlic starts to cook and is fragrant, add the escarole leaves to the pan.
The leaves should still be a little wet from rinsing.
Use tongs to turn the escarole over in the pan as it cooks.
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Sprinkle with a little salt.
When the escarole starts to wilt and is barely cooked through, remove from the heat.
Remove from the pan immediately to serve.
