Escarole
A broad-leaved type of endive with mildly bitter leaves, used raw in salads or cooked in soups and braises.
About Escarole
Escarole is a broad-leaved chicory commonly treated as a distinct type of endive. It forms a loose head with pale inner leaves and darker outer leaves; the flavour is mildly bitter, and the leaves become softer and less sharp when cooked.
Escarole is eaten raw in salads, where its sturdy leaves provide volume and bite, or cooked in soups, braises, sautés, and vegetable side dishes. Its firm leaf structure allows it to retain some presence in cooked preparations while becoming more tender.
It is usually sold fresh as a whole head, with the outer leaves sometimes trimmed before use. Washing, removing the base, and separating inner from outer leaves changes the usable portion; raw leaves remain more crisp, while cooking softens their texture and mellows their sharpness.
- Ingredient type
- whole food
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Local names for escarole
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Escarole
Scarola
Escarole
Scarole
Escarola
Eskariol
Escarola
Escarola
Escarolă
エスカロール
Esukarōru
Esukarōru
Romanised form
Escarole, cooked
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Escarole, cooked, boiled, drained, no salt added
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Scarole, crue
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Escarole nutrition & diet
Escarole nutritional value
Escarole, cooked, boiled, drained, no salt added
Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.
- Calories
- 15kcal
- Protein
- 1.1g
- Carbs
- 3.1g
- Fat
- 0.2g
Per 100 g of the named reference food. Preparation, cultivar and product formulation can change these values; use the stated form when comparing.
Portions & preparation
Use the trimmed leaves and tender stems, distinguishing raw escarole from wilted, boiled, braised, or canned preparations. Cooking changes water content and texture, while broth, oil, beans, cheese, cured meat, and salt can contribute substantially to the finished dish beyond the vegetable.
Compare the right form: Match raw or cooked escarole leaves and tender stems, specifying trimming and preparation; references for other endive types are not automatically interchangeable.
Diet considerations
Escarole is a plant-derived leafy vegetable and is generally suitable for plant-based eating when plain. Soups and braises may add meat, poultry, fish stock, cheese, or cream, while salads may include eggs, croutons, or dressings. Portion size and accompanying beans or grains shape carbohydrate patterns.
AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.
Dietary compatibility
- VeganTypically compatible
- VegetarianTypically compatible
- PescatarianTypically compatible
- KetoDepends on the version
- PaleoTypically compatible
- Low-carbDepends on the version
- HalalNot established
- KosherNot established
What these diet assessments mean
- Vegan · Typically compatible
- The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
- Vegetarian · Typically compatible
- The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
- Pescatarian · Typically compatible
- The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
- Keto · Depends on the version
- Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
- Paleo · Typically compatible
- The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
- Low-carb · Depends on the version
- Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
- Halal · Not established
- Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
- Kosher · Not established
- Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.
For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.
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Sources & review
Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Escarole, cooked, boiled, drained, no salt added ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.
Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.
The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.
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