Proietti's Greens and Beans
Proietti's Signature Greens and Beans- Sauteed escarole, garlic and cannellini beans in a white wine, lemon butter sauce.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 385kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Heads of Escarole
- 8 oz Butter
- 4 Cloves Chopped Garlic
- 2 tablespoons of 100% Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 small can Cannellini Beans save juice
French Sauce
- ½ cup White Wine
- Juice of ¼ Lemon
- 2 oz Butter
- 1 teaspoon Chicken Base
Instructions
- For the French Sauce:
- Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan and cook over high heat boiling rapidly. Adjust taste if necessary.
For the Greens and Beans:
- Cut and wash escarole discarding coarse leaves.
- In a medium size frying pan, over medium heat, combine olive oil, butter and garlic. Cook softly for 2-3 minutes being sure not to brown the garlic.
- Add the escarole and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the escarole is limp.
- Add the beans, liquid included and 1 ounce of french sauce.
- Cook an additional 2 minutes.
- Transfer to serving bowls with a slotted spoon, and serve with Italian bread.
Notes
This dish is traditionally meatless, but may be served with Italian sausage added.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 702mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g