Utica Greens

CLASSIC SIDE DISH

Make greens that are tasty and not boring! This Italian American side dish is a traditional dish from Utica, NY.

2 KEY INGREDIENTS

escarole 

hot cherry peppers 

– 1 head escarole – 3 Tablespoon olive oil – 1/2 cup prosciutto, diced – 1/2 cup onion, chopped – 3 cloves garlic, minced – 5 hot pickled cherry peppers – 1/2 cup water – salt and pepper to taste – 1/3 cup bread crumbs – 1/4 cup Romano cheese

INGREDIENTS

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STEP 1

Blanch the escarole in salted water for 2 minutes.

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STEP 2

Saute onion and prosciutto in olive oil for 5 minutes.

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STEP 3

Add the escarole and hot cherry peppers along with some water. Stir and cook for 8 minutes.

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STEP 4

Top the Utica Greens with bread crumbs and cheese and broil to brown.

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Utica Greens are spicy, crispy and a delicious way to serve greens!

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