Escarole with Lemon Bread Crumbs

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Level: Easy
Total: 17 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 7 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  2. 3 tablespoons butter
  3. 1 cup bread crumbs
  4. 2 finely chopped green onions
  5. 2 lemons, zested, plus 1/2 lemon
  6. 2 escarole, thinly sliced
  7. Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  8. A few grates nutmeg
  9. 1/2 cup chicken stock
  10. A drizzle honey

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and the butter in a skillet over medium heat, when butter melts add bread crumbs, onions and lemon zest. Toast the bread crumbs until golden, transfer to a bowl and return pan to heat. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan and then add the escarole. Turn escarole in oil to wilt, then season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add the stock and honey and simmer over low heat 2 to 3 minutes to mellow greens a bit. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon over greens, top with the bread crumb mixture and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 315
Total Fat 21 g
Saturated Fat 7 g
Carbohydrates 29 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 6 g
Protein 5 g
Cholesterol 24 mg
Sodium 353 mg

 

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