RECIPE ARCHIVE

Welcome to Belltown Hill Orchards' recipe archive. We invite you to take a look around and try out some of our favorite recipes utilizing the fresh, local produce available at our Farm Market. Ingredients marked with an asterisk indicate it's an item we carry in our store (during the appropriate season, of course!)

Use the tags to the right to find recipes by ingredient or course. Enjoy!

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Monday, June 4, 2012

Escarole and Beans

Perfect with a crusty loaf of Italian Bread!

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 large heads escarole
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, undrained
  • 3 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. In a separate skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Stir in garlic. Pour in beans with juices, and simmer until creamy, about 10 minutes. Stir in escarole and parsley; simmer 10 minutes more.
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