Escarole with Italian Sausage and Beans
(Ready in 20 Mins)
Ingredients
- 30 oz Chopped Escarole (I buy pre-chopped to save time)
- 1 lb Italian Sausage ( I use Hot)
- 1 can Cannellini Beans
- 1 can Roman Beans
- 6 Cloves Garlic ( Large chop)
- 1 cup Chicken or vegetable broth ( use more or less per preference)
- 1 tsp Fennel seeds (optional)
- 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp Salt ( per taste)
- 1 Tbs Olive Oil
Put Olive Oil in large pot on medium heat
Add Italian Sausage, start browning it
Add Chopped Garlic, continue to cook until Sausage is browned
Add Escarole, 1/2 at a time, continue to stir to wilt the Escarole
Add Salt, Red Pepper and Fennel ( if using)
Add 1/2 cup Broth
Add both cans of beans
Continue to stir
Add more broth if you want it more like a soup
Cover and turn heat down to low, simmer, stirring occasionally, until Escarole is tender
Spoon into large bowls
Serve with crusty Italian Bread
If you want a meatless version, just leave out the Italian Sausage and use vegetable broth.
