ESCAROLE
ESCAROLE
Introduction
Origin
Properties
Consumption
Conservation
Introduction
Escarole is a vegetable with a very good appearance and a pleasant flavor. It is typical of winter, despite the fact that it is on the market all year round, thanks to the fact that its cultivation has spread to various climatic zones and also due to the existence of heat-resistant varieties. Among the different varieties, there are those with large, dark green leaves, with a yellow heart, tender stems of excellent quality and a voluminous bud, as well as those with curly light green leaves, with a compact yellow heart. intense yellow, and thin stems.
Origin
Already consumed in the time of the Greeks and Romans, its origin is located in the areas of Mediterranean orchard cultivation. Nowadays, it is cultivated mainly in southern Europe, although its cultivation in greenhouses has allowed its expansion to areas with more rigorous temperatures.
Properties
Escarole is a healthy food in any diet since it offers very healthy properties. Its high content of water and mineral salts provides especially detoxifying, diuretic and purifying characteristics.
Consumption
It is an essential vegetable for salads. Its flavor mixes a slight sweetness with a bitter final touch that provides a pleasant freshness to the palate. Alone, seasoned with salt, olive oil and a few drops of lemon juice, or mixed with other typical salad vegetables, it is an excellent, healthy and nutritious side dish that goes perfectly with any dish. It can also be eaten cooked or cooked with other vegetables.
Conservation
Like most fresh vegetables, it is highly recommended to keep it in the fridge or in a cool place. To keep it in the best conditions until the moment of eating it, you have to wash it with water, and leave it in the fridge in a closed plastic bag.
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Varieties
Big Leaf, Curly Leaf
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Nutritional and energetic values for 100 gr.
Nutritional and energetic values for 100 gr.