Escarole with Lemon Bread Crumbs Recipe

Name: Escarole with Lemon Bread Crumbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 cup bread crumbs; 2 finely chopped green onions; 2 lemons, zested, plus 1/2 lemon; 2 escarole, thinly sliced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; A few grates nutmeg; 1/2 cup chicken stock; A drizzle honey

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup bread crumbs
2 finely chopped green onions
2 lemons, zested, plus 1/2 lemon
2 escarole, thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
A few grates nutmeg
1/2 cup chicken stock
A drizzle honey

1
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and the butter in a skillet over medium heat, when butter melts add bread crumbs, onions and lemon zest.
2
Toast the bread crumbs until golden, transfer to a bowl and return pan to heat.
3
Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan and then add the escarole.
4
Turn escarole in oil to wilt, then season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
5
Add the stock and honey and simmer over low heat 2 to 3 minutes to mellow greens a bit.
6
Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon over greens, top with the bread crumb mixture and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons butter, 1 cup bread crumbs, 2 finely chopped green onions, and more.

Yes, Escarole with Lemon Bread Crumbs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Escarole with Lemon Bread Crumbs

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