Escarole with Garlic and Breadcrumbs
This dish features tender escarole sautéed with aromatic garlic and topped with crispy breadcrumbs for added texture. It's a delightful side that complements a variety of main courses. Enjoy the balance of flavors and the satisfying crunch in every bite!
This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 15 min cook.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include breadcrumbs, garlic, olive oil, escarole.
- Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (fresh or toasted)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 head escarole (washed and chopped)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp parmesan cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the chopped escarole and season with salt and black pepper.
- Cook the escarole until wilted, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a separate pan, toast the breadcrumbs until golden brown.
- Once the escarole is cooked, remove it from heat and sprinkle the toasted breadcrumbs and grated parmesan cheese on top.
- Serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 150
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.