Recipes Side Dish Vegetables Greens Escarole and Beans 4.7 (181) 137 Reviews 24 Photos This escarole and cannellini bean dish has a rich and creamy flavor. It's also best served with warm crusty Italian bread. Submitted by KristaP Updated on November 15, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 24 24 24 24 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 large heads escarole salt and pepper to taste ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 clove garlic, minced 2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, undrained 3 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss in escarole, turning to coat with oil. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes, or until tender. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat; stir in garlic. Pour in beans with juice and simmer until creamy, about 10 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir in escarole and parsley; simmer 10 minutes more. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 229 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 322 Calories 12g Fat 43g Carbs 13g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 322 % Daily Value * Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 2g 8% Sodium 543mg 24% Total Carbohydrate 43g 16% Dietary Fiber 19g 67% Total Sugars 1g Protein 13g 26% Vitamin C 48mg 53% Calcium 256mg 20% Iron 7mg 39% Potassium 1065mg 23% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.