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Wilted Escarole (Alexandra Guarnaschelli) Recipe

Wilted Escarole (Alexandra Guarnaschelli) Recipe

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Wilted Escarole (Alexandra Guarnaschelli)

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 heads escarole leaves, about 1 1/2 lb, washed, trimmed, dried and broken into bite-size pieces
kosher salt
2 tsp chili flakes
1 garlic clove, peeled and lightly smashed and stuck onto the tines of a fork

Directions:

Escarole is a winter green my father served to me raw in a salad. I always struggled with the underlying toughness of the leaves. I would smile and gulp down a lot of water while eating them! My favorite treatment for them now is to drop them in a hot pan with a splash of olive oil and a touch of chili flakes. The fork-garlic clove trick adds a nice, light garlic flavor! They will lose a lot of volume so don't be afraid to overload the pan and watch it wilt. Cook for only a few minutes and serve immediately.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the escarole and season lightly with salt and chili flakes. Cook the escarole, stirring, from time to time, with the fork, until they are completely wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes. This will allow a hint of garlic to touch the greens without overwhelming them. Drain and discard any liquid. Transfer the leaves to a kitchen towel and dry them off, slightly, before transferring them to a platter. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	178.09 Kcal (746 kJ)
Calories from fat	167.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.59g	29%
Cholesterol	3.4mg	1%
Sodium	1446.15mg	60%
Potassium	422.75mg	9%
Total Carbs	5.25g	2%
Sugars	0.2g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.98g	4%
Protein	3.84g	8%
Vitamin C	7.3mg	12%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	55.8mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	49.59 Kcal (208 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.18g	29%
Cholesterol	0.95mg	1%
Sodium	402.69mg	60%
Potassium	117.72mg	9%
Total Carbs	1.46g	2%
Sugars	0.06g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.27g	4%
Protein	1.07g	8%
Vitamin C	2mg	12%
Iron	0.1mg	3%
Calcium	15.5mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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