Escarole & Beans

Very Healthy
Health score
68%
Escarole & Beans
45 min.
4
515kcal

Suggestions

This Escarole and Beans recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner. With a very healthy nutrition profile, it's a dish you can feel good about serving to your family and friends. The combination of cannellini beans, escarole, and ditalini pasta creates a satisfying and comforting meal. The beans provide a good source of plant-based protein and fiber, while the escarole adds a slightly bitter and nutty flavor to the dish. The pasta, of course, is the star of the show, providing a satisfying chewiness and heartiness to the dish.

This recipe is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. It's a one-pot wonder that comes together in just 45 minutes, making it a great option for busy weeknights or lazy weekends alike. The simple ingredients and straightforward preparation let the flavors of the beans and escarole shine through, creating a dish that's both comforting and elegant.

Whether you're looking for a new way to enjoy beans and greens or simply want to try a classic Italian dish, this Escarole and Beans recipe is sure to become a favorite. So, gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to dive into a bowl of hearty, flavorful comfort.

Ingredients

  • cup ditalini pasta 
  •  garlic clove diced
  • Tbs olive oil 
  • can cannellini beans with its juice
  • 0.5 cup vegetable stock 
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • head endive washed cut into bite size pieces
  • 0.3 tsp pepper red crushed
  • servings parmesan for garnish

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to directions.
  2. In a large pot heat olive oil and add garlic.
  3. Saute just until it starts to golden.
  4. Add cannellini beans along with its juice, salt, pepper & hot pepper.
  5. Heat through. Stir in vegetable broth. Stir and cook for 10 minutes.
  6. Toss in washed escarole and cover with a lid. Check every so often and stir. Turn heat off once all escarole is just wilted. Don't over cook.
  7. In each bowl, add pasta and top with escarole and beans.
  8. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories515kcal
Protein19.8%
Fat33.73%
Carbs46.47%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.5
Glycemic Load
6.28
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
30.709565217391%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
11.37mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:514.54kcal
25.73%
Fat:19.45g
29.93%
Saturated Fat:6.63g
41.44%
Carbohydrates:60.3g
20.1%
Net Carbohydrates:50.12g
18.23%
Sugar:2.23g
2.48%
Cholesterol:20.4mg
6.8%
Sodium:827.16mg
35.96%
Protein:25.69g
51.38%
Vitamin K:270.09µg
257.23%
Manganese:1.46mg
72.83%
Folate:240.83µg
60.21%
Vitamin A:2771.94IU
55.44%
Selenium:35.51µg
50.73%
Calcium:505.99mg
50.6%
Phosphorus:421.62mg
42.16%
Fiber:10.17g
40.7%
Iron:5.11mg
28.42%
Potassium:981.37mg
28.04%
Magnesium:108.87mg
27.22%
Copper:0.5mg
25.14%
Zinc:3.56mg
23.72%
Vitamin E:3.04mg
20.23%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.54%
Vitamin B5:1.54mg
15.43%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.86%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.65%
Vitamin C:7.78mg
9.43%
Vitamin B3:1.39mg
6.97%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
6%