Learn to Love: Escarole


Updated 01/12/11 1:23 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

The Basics of Escarole

One thing I look forward to during the Winter months is the arrival of the leafy green escarole. It's a variety of endive, making it a bitter green, but it's much less bitter than Belgian endive, radicchio, or frisée. Like most leafy greens, escarole is great for you. It's high in folic acid, vitamins A and K, and fiber. It also contains a good amount of vitamin C and potassium. When shopping Read more

White Bean Escarole Soup


Updated 01/08/08 5:30 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

White Bean Escarole Soup

Winter is the time for soup! And hearty ones like this White Bean Escarole Soup. Not only is soup a great way to start a meal if you are dieting, since the liquid can be filling, but this soup can become a meal unto itself because bean are a great source of protein. Let me just remind you that beans are a great source of fiber, so if you are trying to eat healthy you should check out this recipe. Read more