Sautandeacuteed Escarole With Bacon And Grapes Recipes

ESCAROLE SALAD WITH BACON, CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• 1. Cook the bacon over medium heat in a medium skillet until crispy, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. To the drippings add the sliced onions and toss well. Cook until deep brown and well caramelized, stirring occasionally, another 25 minutes. Season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
• 2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl stir together the cheese, vinegar and oil. The dressing will be chunky and not completely emulsified. Place the escarole in a large serving bowl and crumble the bacon over it. When the onions are done and still warm, sprinkle over the escarole along with the dressing. Toss well just before serving and season to taste with salt and pepper.

SAUTEED ESCAROLE

Steps:

• Discard or trim any tough outer leaves.
• Tear into bite sized pieces, wash and spin dry.
• Soak the raisins in 2 tbsp warm water until soft, about 20 minutes.
• Chop the anchovies into a paste.
• Heat the olive oil and saute the garlic until it turns pale brown, about 2 minutes.
• Add in beans, It's OK if they get mashed while stirring.
• Stir in the escarole until it wilts.
• Stir in all of the other ingredients and saute for about a minute.
• Serve hot topped with grated cheese.

SAUTANDEACUTE;ED ESCAROLE WITH BACON AND GRAPES

Steps:

• Chop the escarole into large pieces and wash well, discarding the hard core and any browned leaves. Drain. Heat a large, high-sided skillet or wok over high heat. Melt the butter and saute the shallot, garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add the bacon and the escarole leaves. Toss and turn quickly as they sizzle and start to wilt, about 2-3 minutes. Add the grapes, salt, pepper and lemon juice and continue to cook until the escarole is just tender and the fruit is warmed through, about 2 minutes more. Turn out on to a platter and serve hot.