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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Are you ready to elevate your side dish game with a stunningly simple yet incredibly flavorful recipe? Introducing Wilted Escarole with Country Ham and Chiles! This dish not only brings vibrant greens to your table but also harmonizes the rich, savory notes of country ham or prosciutto with the delightful heat from crushed red pepper flakes. Perfect for gatherings, this gluten-free recipe serves ten, making it an ideal choice for your next family dinner or festive occasion.

The star of this recipe is undoubtedly the escarole, a leafy green that is often overlooked but deserves a spotlight. Its slightly bitter taste mellows beautifully when wilted, allowing it to soak up the aromatic garlic and luscious olive oil. The finishing touch of lemon adds a refreshing zing, perfectly balancing the dish.

What makes this side so appealing is not just its flavor profile, but also its quick preparation time of just 45 minutes. It’s a dish that impresses without overwhelming you in the kitchen. Whether you serve it alongside grilled meats, as part of a holiday spread, or simply enjoy it on a weeknight, Wilted Escarole with Country Ham and Chiles is sure to become a beloved staple in your culinary repertoire. Get ready to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds with this delightfully delicious and easy-to-make dish!

Ingredients

  • ounces country ham cut into matchstick-size pieces ( 1/2 cup)
  • pounds endive packed (16 cups)
  •  garlic cloves very thinly sliced
  • 10 servings kosher salt and pepper black freshly ground
  •  optional: lemon 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • teaspoon pepper flakes 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