Escarole With Olives And Capers Food

ESCAROLE WITH OLIVES AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water up to a boil and season generously with salt.
• Clean the escarole, remove the core, then cut into chunks. Drop it into the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Drain in a colander and press out as much liquid as you can.
• Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red chili flakes, then saute until the garlic starts to turn light golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove the garlic if you want (I always leave it in), then add the escarole and toss around to coat.
• Add the capers and olives, then continue tossing until everything is mixed in and warmed through. Taste and add salt if needed. Serve immediately.

BRAISED ESCAROLE WITH OLIVES AND RAISINS

Steps:

• Heat a large straight-sided skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the oil, shallots, garlic and pepper flakes, if using, then season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir with a wooden spoon until the shallots are soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the olives and raisins and stir to combine. Add the chopped escarole and season with the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine and coat the escarole in the flavors. Cover with the lid and allow to steam for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring often, until the liquid has evaporated and the greens are tender, another 3 minutes.

STUFFED ESCAROLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, olives, anchovies, 1/4 cup wine, 1/4 cup olive oil, cheese, pine nuts, raisins, parsley, and capers.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Discard any damaged outer leaves from the escarole, wash thoroughly between the leaves and shake dry.
• Take out the center leaves to make room for the stuffing, then stuff the escarole and tie closed with kitchen string.
• In a large, deep skillet, heat the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Lower the heat, add the garlic and escarole and fry, turning with tongs, until softened, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer the escarole to a plate.
• Pour the remaining 1/4 cup wine and the chicken broth over the escarole.
• Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Remove the string and slice the escarole open to serve.