at home with ann

The escarole was the last thing (aside from lettuce, there is always lettuce) left from our CSA share last week.  As much as I love having a fridge full of healthy vegetables, it's also nice to get it cleaned out once in a while so things don't mysteriously disappear into the back to be discovered weeks later. Escarole and white beans is an Italian dish.  My guess is it would likely be a side dish or one of the twelve courses in an Italian dinner, but we had it solo.  Beans, greens and carbs make a good dinner to me.  It was so creamy from the beans that it didn't even need cheese, imagine that! Escarole and White Beans Olive oil 1 large head escarole, rinsed and cut into pieces 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cups white beans Salt Pepper Parsley Hot sauce, optional Heat olive oil in a large saute pan (something big with a lid) over medium heat. Saute garlic and white beans for about a minute. Add in escarole, about ha...