Italian Greens & Beans | Cozy Escarole Recipe Full of Flavor! 🇮🇹🥬🍲

cannellini beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Chickpeas add protein and fiber, while navy beans are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth can be healthier, while water is the most economical.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili offers a vibrant flavor, and black pepper is a common spice.

Wash the escarole by soaking it in a pot of water three times, changing the water each time to remove dirt.

Rip the escarole leaves into smaller pieces, aiming for about one inch square pieces.

Heat olive oil in a pan until warm.

Slice three garlic cloves and add them to the olive oil to brown.

Add the washed escarole to the pan and stir.

Add the rinsed cannellini beans on top of the escarole.

Season with about two teaspoons of salt and one tablespoon of red pepper flakes.

Pour in almost two cups of chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, lower the heat to maintain a rolling simmer for 20 minutes.

Taste the greens to ensure they are soft and well-seasoned before serving.

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