greens and beans

Name: GREENS and BEANS
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 package(s) escarole, fresh; 2 can(s) cannellini beans; 4 slice(s) proscuitto, chopped; 2 - hot italian cherry peppers, diced; 1/2 cup(s) italian breadcrumbs; 1 cup(s) chicken broth; 1/4 cup(s) romano cheese; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1-2 clove(s) garlic; 1 teaspoon(s) hot red pepper flakes

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Betsy Acker

Franklin, TN

Updated on Sep 20, 2010

I try to make this dish anytime I can find fresh escarole. Originating in Utica, NY, it can be served as a main dish or side.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

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yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 packages escarole, fresh
2 cans cannellini beans
4 slices proscuitto, chopped
2 - hot italian cherry peppers, diced
1/2 cup italian breadcrumbs
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup romano cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-2 clove garlic
1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes

How To Make greens and beans

Step 1

Steam escarole in boiling water until tender. Set aside.

Step 2

Saute chopped onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat in a frying pan. When tender, add cherry peppers,chicken broth, cannellini beans and proscuitto. Stir gently and blend in escarole.
Step 3

Simmer for 20 minutes. Add breadcrumbs and red pepper flakes and toss together. Sprinkle with romano cheese before serving.
Step 4

Great with a loaf of crusty italian bread.
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