ESCAROLE and CHICKPEAS

(from kylerhea’s recipe box)

" Greens and beans is an Italian classic. If you are using canned chickpeas or garbanzos, rinse them well to remove most of the salt. Try sprinkling this with a bit of balsamic vinegar. "

Source: Dr. Weil

Serves 2 people

Categories: SALADS, VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small head escarole
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chickpeas
  • Balsamic vinegar, lemon juice or salt and pepper to taste (optional)
  • 2 tsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

  1. Wash the escarole and pat dry. Tear into pieces and set aside. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the garlic and chickpeas. Cook, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes

  2. or until garlic just begins to turn golden. Add the escarole and continue to cook until the escarole is limp but still bright green. Season to taste and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if using.

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