Escarole And Chickpea Stew

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 garlic cloves, pushed through a press
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cups chicken or 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 head escarole, trimmed and coarsely chopped (about 8 cups)
• 1 cup canned chick-peas, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup fontina or 1/2 cup provolone cheese, diced

Recipe

• 1 add garlic to oil in large saucepan. heat over medium heat just until garlic sizzles and begins to color, about 4 minutes. add tomato and pepper. cook 4 minutes until oil is orange colored and tomato has begun to soften.
• 2 add broth, escarole and chickpeas. bring to a boil. reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes. stir in cheese, allow to melt and serve immediately.