Braised Escarole with Currants and Pine Nuts

Braised Escarole with Currants and Pine Nuts
Braised Escarole with Currants and Pine Nuts
This lovely side dish is delicious with roast pork or chicken, or grilled sausages or fish. Market tip: Escarole has a pleasantly mild bitterness and sturdy leaves that hold up well to cooking. Young escarole (available at farmers' markets) is mellower and makes a wonderful salad green.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 servings
American Leafy Green Nut Side Braise Sauté Low Carb Pine Nut Winter Escarole Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • Carbohydrate 11 g(4%)
  • Fat 10 g(15%)
  • Fiber 5 g(21%)
  • Protein 2 g(4%)
  • Saturated Fat 1 g(6%)
  • Sodium 4 mg(0%)
  • Calories 129

Preparation Combine currants and water in small bowl. Let stand 30 minutes. Drain. Transfer currants to medium bowl. Cook escarole in batches in large pot of boiling water just until wilted, about 2 minutes. Drain; cool under cold running water. Drain again; squeeze to remove excess water. Combine with currants. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté just until beginning to color, about 2 minutes. Add escarole mixture and pine nuts. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until escarole is heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.