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Stuffed escarole

Stuffed Escarole

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Campagnia, Italian, Neapolitan
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Ingredients for 2 Endives

  • 2 heads escarole
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil 40 g

For the filling

  • tbsp raisins
  • ½ cup pine nuts
  • ¼ cup black olives pitted
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • oz anchovies
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp pecorino
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 40 g
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 sprig parsley

Instructions
 

  • Clean the stuffed escarole removing the outer leaves and keeping the softer ones1 nd engrave the base with a cross. Wash it well and drain it.
  • In a large pan, let the garlic flavor in the olive oil.
  • Add the escarole together with a pinch of salt, cover and let simmer for about 20 minutes covering with a lid.
  • Turn occasionally paying attention not to burn them.

Preparing the filling

  • Soak the raisins, and also the capers in cold water for 30 minutes changing the water.
  • Chop the anchovies on a chopping board, then wash and chop the parsley.
  • In a pan, influse the garlic in 3 tbsp olive oil and then remove. Add the breadcrumbs and let it toast for a few minutes and then add the pitted black olives.
  • Add the capers together with the pine nuts and chopped anchovy fillets.
  • Add the previously chopped parsley, squeeze the raisins and pour them into the pan and then season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir well blending the mixture. Turn off the flame and let it cool by collecting it in a container and then adding the grated pecorino.
  • When the escarole is cool open it very gently in the middle and place the breadcrumb in the center, not letting mixture come out.
  • Close the escarole delicately.
  • Place it in the baking dish together with the cooking liquid and cook in a preheated oven at 180° for about 35 - 40 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!
Keyword endives, escarole