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Pasta with Escarole, Beans, and Sausage

Pasta with Escarole, Beans, and Sausage

Escarole and beans with sausage is a typical dish in Italian cuisine.  Here’s a recipe found on skinnytaste.com that is quick to make, and a real crowd-pleaser!  You can substitute different kinds of greens for escarole, or other kinds of sausage, and it will be delicious.  Serves 6.

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Stewed Escarole with Feta

Stewed Escarole with Feta

Besides using escarole in soups, this is one of my favorite recipes for this veggie. We included it a few years ago in one of our CSA newsletters and it got good reviews so whether you are a new, or even a more “seasoned” member, give it a try. I hope you will like it, too. The recipe serves about 6 as a side but you can also serve with pasta as a main dish.
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Vegetable Lentil Soup

Vegetable Lentil Soup

This recipe is from Gourmet magazine and can be found on epicurious.com.  It requires lots of chopping, but is relatively easy. I generally double the recipe when I make it, because it goes very quickly.  Note that the lentils may need more cooking time, depending on whether you have pre-soaked them or they are dry.  Buy the pre-cooked lentils at Trader Joe’s to save time!  Serves 2 generously. (more…)

Escarole with White Beans

Escarole with Cannelloni Beans

When faced with escarole, which I’m not overly fond of, I had to become creative. I threw this together, and surprise! I loved it! You can use any greens in the recipe. For an easy entrée, add a little more stock to the mix when cooking and toss it with pasta when done.

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