noun
- Plural of escarole; a leafy green vegetable with broad, slightly curled leaves, related to endive and used in salads and cooked dishes.
Usage: Commonly used in Mediterranean and Italian cuisine.; Often used in the plural form when referring to multiple plants or servings.
Examples
- The farmer's market had fresh escaroles available every Saturday morning.
- She sautéed the escaroles with garlic and olive oil for a simple side dish.
- Escaroles are a nutritious addition to winter salads.
- The recipe called for two bunches of escaroles, chopped and blanched.
- Many Italian restaurants feature escaroles in their traditional pasta dishes.
- We planted escaroles in the garden because they grow well in cool weather.