Old World Escarole and Beans

Old World Escarole and Beans

Recipe by MissyPorkChop from allrecipes.com

Side Dish 25 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 2 slices bacon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 head escarole, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until crisp, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove the bacon and reserve the drippings in the pan. Add olive oil to the drippings and heat for 1 minute. Add the escarole; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic, and continue cooking and stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth and beans, and season with red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Ladle into bowls to serve and top with the crumbled bacon and Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 228
  • Carbohydrate: 22g
  • Fat: 11g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Sugar: 1g

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