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Escarole and Bean Pizza

Escarole and Bean Pizza

Escarole and beans is a creamy concoction that pairs well on top of pizza dough.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 6 hours
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Pizza
Servings 8 slices

Equipment

  • pizza stone

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head escarole
  • 2 cans cannellini beans rinse well and drain
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • olive oil
  • 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
  • grated parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper
  • red pepper flakes optional
  • pizza dough store bought, room temp
  • flour
  • corn meal

Instructions
 

  • 1. Allow your pizza dough to rise in a bowl covered with a dish towel for at least 6 hours.
  • 2. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Cut the white ends off of the escarole and cut into small bite sized pieces. Rinse leaves thoroughly - escarole can hide dirt deep within the leaves like a leek.
  • 3. Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a sauté pan. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • 4. Add escarole to garlic and olive oil. Cook over medium-low heat until leaves are wilted.
  • 5. Add cannellini beans to the escarole and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • 6. Once beans have begun to soften, use the back of a large spoon or potato masher to crush some of the beans. You'll be creating a creamy mixture of beans and escarole - if it seems too dry, add more olive oil.
  • 7. Place the pizza dough on a floured surface. We do NOT use a rolling pin, and instead use our hands to gently pull and stretch the dough into the shape of the pizza stone.
  • 8. Sprinkle cornmeal on the pizza stone and place the dough. You may continue to gently pull the dough to the edges to create a crust.
  • 9. Lightly brush the dough with olive oil to the edges.
    If you want a crispy pizza, bake the dough for 5-10 minutes before topping with escarole and beans.
    If you like a softer pizza, add the escarole and bean topping.
  • 10. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Pull the pizza out and add the shredded mozzarella. Bake for 5-8 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • 11. Optional: Top with grated parmesan, red pepper flakes, or extra drizzle of olive oil if too dry.

Notes

Escarole and Bean PizzaGrowing up in a half Italian family, escarole and beans is one of our favorite combinations. The pizza can be prepared with a bean puree instead of whole beans. All you need to do is boil the beans in chicken stock, drain, add olive oil and seasoning, and blend in a food processor. 
Keyword Escarole, Pizza