Escarole, Bacon and White Bean Stew

Name: Escarole, Bacon and White Bean Stew
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H35M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons tomato paste; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Crusty bread, for serving; 1/4 pound sliced bacon or pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 2 medium heads escarole (about 2 pounds); One 14-ounce can cannellini or white beans

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Escarole, Bacon and White Bean Stew

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Escarole is a sturdy green that can hold a lot of flavor. Braising it in a bacony tomato broth gives it plenty of tang and saltiness to balance its mild bitterness. If you have any Parmesan rinds on hand, add a small piece to the broth for richer flavor.

Level: Easy

Yield: 4 servings

Nutritional Analysis

Per Serving

Serving Size

1 of 4 servings

Calories

319

Total Fat

12

Saturated Fat

4

Carbohydrates

40

Dietary Fiber

13

Sugar

2

Protein

15

Cholesterol

19

Sodium

880

Total: 35 min
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 30 min

Level: Easy
Yield: 4 servings
Nutritional Analysis

Per Serving

Serving Size

1 of 4 servings

Calories

319

Total Fat

12

Saturated Fat

4

Carbohydrates

40

Dietary Fiber

13

Sugar

2

Protein

15

Cholesterol

19

Sodium

880

Total: 35 min
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 30 min

Ingredients

2 tablespoons tomato paste

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Crusty bread, for serving

1/4 pound sliced bacon or pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

2 medium heads escarole (about 2 pounds)

One 14-ounce can cannellini or white beans

Directions

Add the bacon to a high-sided 10-inch saute pan or medium Dutch oven over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is browned and renders its fat, about 10 minutes. (If you have more than 3 tablespoons bacon fat, drain the excess from the pot.) Meanwhile, trim any browned leaves from the escarole and break all the leaves away from the core. Wash the leaves well and cut each into thirds, roughly into 2- to 3-inch pieces. Strain the cannellini over a 2-cup measuring cup. Add enough water to make 2 cups of broth; reserve the cannellini. (Tip: Use the empty can to add the water through the strainer; this will help loosen any stubborn beans left in the can.) Whisk the tomato paste into the broth.
When the bacon is browned, raise the heat to medium-high and fold in the escarole in batches, tossing each batch to coat in the fat until it wilts enough to add the remaining escarole. Once all of the escarole is incorporated, add the tomato-bean broth and bring to a boil. Simmer until the escarole is tender, about 10 minutes. Add the cannellini and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and a lot of black pepper. Serve with crusty bread.