Old World Escarole And Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 slices bacon
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 head escarole, coarsely chopped
    2 cloves garlic, pressed
    1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth
    1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
    1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation
    Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until crisp, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove the bacon and reserve the drippings in the pan. Add olive oil to the drippings and heat for 1 minute. Add the escarole; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic, and continue cooking and stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth and beans, and season with red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Ladle into bowls to serve and top with the crumbled bacon and Parmesan cheese.

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