Escarole and Beans
Tender escarole melds with cannellini beans simmered in garlic and a touch of red pepper for gentle heat. The result is a silky, brothy dish with peppery greens, creamy beans, and fresh parsley brightness—equally satisfying as a light dinner or a rustic side. Escarole and Beans shines alongside crusty bread or a simple roasted protein.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Escarole and Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 69 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 92
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the escarole and turn to coat it with the oil. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring now and then, for about 10 minutes, or until tender.
- 3
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat; stir in the garlic. Pour in the beans with their juice and let them simmer until creamy, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the escarole and parsley; simmer 10 minutes more.
- Calories 308.66 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 14.16 g Good Source 28%
- Carbohydrate 41.22 g 15%
- Total Fat 9.8 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.41 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.15 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 501.48 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 14.16 g Good Source 51%
- Total Sugars 1.82 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 188.26 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 4.99 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 830.72 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 10.01 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 6.96 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Escarole and Beans is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cannellini Beans, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 308.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Escarole and Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Cannellini Beans, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Olive Oil, Red Pepper Flakes. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Escarole and Beans?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 308.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Escarole and Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Escarole and Beans healthy?
- Escarole and Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 308.66 calories and 14.16 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 501.48 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.41 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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