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Charred Escarole with Cannellini Beans

40 min
20 min prep
20 min cook

Serves 8

Unsaved Charred Escarole with Cannellini Beans

Ingredients

  • 2 Fresh garlic clove, whole
  • 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Large head of escarole, washed and cut in half lengthwise
  • 8 oz Sourdough Bread, sliced about 1.5 inches thick
  • 6 oz Sliced Prosciutto
  • 15.5 oz Cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 Lemons, juiced
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Italian parsley, minced

Instructions

  1. Combine garlic and olive oil in a small saucepan and heat on low until garlic is tender. Remove garlic and reserve oil.
  2. Preheat grill or cast iron skillet to medium-high heat.
  3. Brush escarole and thick slices of sourdough bread with garlic infused oil on all sides.
  4. Place escarole and sourdough over heat. Cook until they begin to char lightly then remove from grill and set aside.
  5. Roughly chop escarole and place in a large bowl.
  6. Cut grilled bread into croutons about 1-inch cubes and combine with escarole.
  7. Add remaining ingredients and remaining olive oil to the bowl. Toss and season to taste.
  8. Chefs Note: One head of Romaine Lettuce is a great substitute for Escarole

Nutrition

18gCarbs
12gFat
9gProtein

Nutrition Facts

8 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories210
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 12g
    • 18%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 2g
    • 10%
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 15mg
    • 5%
  • Sodium
    • 570mg
    • 24%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 18g
    • 6%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 5g
  • Sugars
    • 1g
  • Protein
    • 9g
  • Vitamin C
    • 10%
  • Calcium
    • 6%
  • Iron
    • 8%
  • Vitamin A
    • 25%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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