Sautéed Escarole Corn And White Bean Salad Food

SAUTéED ESCAROLE

Steps:

• Sauté the garlic: Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium high heat. When the oil is hot, add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using).
• Wilt the escarole: When the escarole starts to wilt and is barely cooked through, remove from the heat. Remove from the pan immediately to serve.

ESCAROLE SALAD

Steps:

• Make lemon-basil oil:
• Mix 1/3 cup olive oil, a strip of lemon zest, 8 torn basil leaves and a pinch of salt; infuse 2 hours. Soak 1/2 thinly sliced red onion in water for 10 minutes to mellow the bite. When ready to serve, toss 1 head chopped escarole, the onion slices, 2 sliced celery stalks, 3/4 cup chopped green olives and a few tablespoons olive juice, 2 segmented lemons and 1/4 cup each toasted pine nuts and golden raisins in a serving bowl. Discard the zest from the infused oil, drizzle over the salad and season with salt and pepper.

SAUTEED ESCAROLE WITH GARLIC AND CANNELLINI BEANS

Steps:

• In a large skillet start the garlic in cold oil over moderately high heat, stirring, until it is golden. To the skillet add the escarole, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Saute the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute. Cook the mixture, covered, over moderately low heat for 4 minutes, or until the escarole is tender, stir in the cannellini beans. Heat through.

WHITE BEAN AND CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Drain and rinse the beans. Place in large mixing bowl and set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil in medium saute pan. When heated, add the onions and garlic. Saute, stirring frequently until the onions are golden brown and are beginning to become translucent. Then add the celery and yellow squash. Continue sauteing, stirring frequently for an addition 5 - 8 minutes, until the squash is softened and browned. Set aside to cool.
• To the beans add the red pepper, corn and basil. When the cooked vegetables are cooled add them as well. Mix well. Add the remaining olive oil and rice vinegar. Mix well to coat all the vegetables.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.