Wilted Escarole with Country Ham and Chiles

Gluten Free
Health score
9%
Wilted Escarole with Country Ham and Chiles
45 min.
10
102kcal

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Imagine a side dish that perfectly balances savory and spicy flavors while being incredibly simple to prepare. Wilted Escarole with Country Ham and Chiles is a delightful addition to any meal, making it an excellent choice for gatherings or family dinners. This gluten-free recipe offers a unique twist, emphasizing the robust flavors of country ham or prosciutto combined with the slight bitterness of escarole, creating a harmonious taste experience.

The dish comes together in just 45 minutes, making it a convenient option for busy weeknights while serving up to 10 hungry guests. Each serving only contains about 102 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. The aromatic garlic and crushed red pepper flakes elevate the dish, infusing it with warmth and depth, while the fresh lemon juice and zest brighten the flavors, adding a hint of zestiness that will awaken your taste buds.

Not only is this dish packed with flavor, but it's also visually appealing, with the vibrant greens of the wilted escarole and the golden crispy bits of ham. An ideal pairing for roasted meats or a hearty grain dish, Wilted Escarole with Country Ham and Chiles will surely impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds. Embrace the deliciousness and simplicity of this recipe and make it the star of your next dining experience!

Ingredients

  • ounces country ham cut into matchstick-size pieces ( 1/2 cup)
  • pounds endive packed (16 cups)
  •  garlic clove very thinly sliced
  • 10 servings pepper black freshly ground
  •  optional: lemon 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • tablespoons butter unsalted ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • tongs

Directions

  1. Working over a small bowl, finely grateenough zest from lemon to measure 2 teaspoons.
  2. Cut lemon in half; squeeze juice into anothersmall bowl. Set zest and juice aside.
  3. Heatoil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Addgarlic and cook, stirring often, until garlicis beginning to turn golden at edges, about2 minutes.
  5. Add ham; cook, spreading outham with tongs to keep pieces from stickingtogether, until crisp, about 2 minutes.
  6. Addred pepper flakes; stir for 30 seconds, thenadd escarole. Cook, tossing escarole to coatin sauce, until wilted but not overcooked,3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Using tongs, transfer escarole to aserving dish.
  8. Add butter, lemon zest, andlemon juice to taste to pan. Cook, whisking,until a sauce forms. Season with salt andpepper.
  9. Drizzle sauce over escarole.

Nutrition Facts

Calories102kcal
Protein9.56%
Fat74.08%
Carbs16.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.25
Glycemic Load
0.35
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
13.119565186293%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
2.31mg
Hesperetin
3.01mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Luteolin
0.21mg
Kaempferol
9.17mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:101.85kcal
5.09%
Fat:8.87g
13.65%
Saturated Fat:2.58g
16.11%
Carbohydrates:4.41g
1.47%
Net Carbohydrates:1.19g
0.43%
Sugar:0.52g
0.58%
Cholesterol:9.54mg
3.18%
Sodium:91.29mg
3.97%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.58g
5.15%
Vitamin K:213.39µg
203.23%
Vitamin A:2098.12IU
41.96%
Folate:130.35µg
32.59%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.57%
Vitamin C:11.81mg
14.31%
Fiber:3.22g
12.89%
Potassium:324.34mg
9.27%
Vitamin E:1.36mg
9.04%
Vitamin B5:0.87mg
8.73%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.53%
Zinc:0.87mg
5.83%
Calcium:53.29mg
5.33%
Iron:0.95mg
5.29%
Copper:0.1mg
5.2%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.08%
Phosphorus:41.61mg
4.16%
Magnesium:16.22mg
4.06%
Vitamin B3:0.66mg
3.28%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.02%
Selenium:1.67µg
2.39%
Source:Epicurious