Sautéed Italian Escarole

Italian Escarole is sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic, then tossed with crunchy, toasted pine nuts and plump, sweet raisins.

A nutritional powerhouse with amazing textures and flavors that comes together quickly in a few short steps. Enjoy this festive, vegan side dish for the holidays or any time of year!

Ingredients

Escarole Raisins Wine Vinegar Pine Nuts

1.

First, prep and rinse the escarole. Remove any damaged or wilted outer leaves. Then, use a sharp knife to make a 3 to 4 cuts along the length of the leaves, turning the escarole once or twice.

2.

Then, make horizontal cuts to break the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Cut the root end off and discard.

3.

Next, place the cut escarole leaves in a large bowl to soak and thoroughly remove all dirt and grit.

4.

Once the escarole is free of dirt, place it in a colander to drain off excess liquid.

5.

Rehydrate the raisins: Place the raisins in a small bowl and pour the vinegar over them, letting them sit about 15 minutes until rehydrated and plump.

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