Greens and Beans
Chef Billy Stamboly of the Basil Leaf Ristorante shares with us a Utica favorite, Greens and Beans. The Basil Leaf Ristorante is located at 101 South Main Street in North Syracuse. For more information check out their website, basilleafrisotante.com, or give them a call at 315-214-0340.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon of Olive oil
1 head of escarole
1 quart of chicken stock
1 teaspoon of chopped garlic
Pinch of crushed red pepper
1 can of cannellini beans
½ cup of Pecorino Romano cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Cook the escarole until tender and strain. Then put the escarole aside. In a sauté pan, add the olive oil, garlic, and red pepper. When the garlic starts to cook, add the beans and escarole (the "greens"). Salt and pepper to taste. Stir for a minute or two and add half of the chicken stock and 1/4 cup of cheese. Simmer for 5 minutes. If the soup looks dry, add the rest of chicken stock. Enjoy!
