Escarole And Beans Recipe

How to make it

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• This dish should be prepared right before serving in a warmed serving bowl
• place 1 can of beans in food processor or mash with fork
• do not drain beans
• place all beans in a small bowl
• cut bottom off heads of escarole
• fill sink with cold water
• tear leaves off head and either cut or tear into smaller pieces
• place in cold water and swish around
• change water once and repeat; then place in colandar part of spaghetti pot to drain
• fill bottom of pot 3/4 full of salted water and....
• while waiting to boil...
• in fry pan coated with three turns of xtra virgin olive oil
• saute garlic mushrooms and onions slowly
• add beans to warm just before done
• put escarole in boiling water and do not overcook 6-8 minutes
• bring oven to 325
• place lightly oiled sliced bread on cookie sheet in oven after you sprinkle with grated cheese (5 minutes )
• remove from oven and turn oven off
• place a large bowl for warming in oven (2 minutes)
• remove and place drained escarole, garlic mixture in bowl
• fold gently to mix
• add oil to taste
• sprinkle cheese on top
• serve piping hot