In a heavy 8+ quart stock pot over medium heat saute the onions in the extra virgin olive oil until translucent.
Add the garlic and paprika (if using) saute for another minute. Season with sea salt & pepper.
Add the stock, soaked beans (drained from soaking liquid), and bay leaf. Simmer for about 1 1/2 hours or until the beans are tender, add the escarole during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
While the beans are cooking, make the meatballs. Soak the bread in the milk.
In a large mixing bowl combine the ground poultry, onion, garlic, cumin, parsley, salt and pepper. Squeeze the soaked bread of excess milk and add to the bowl. Mix the contents thoroughly and portion out 1" diameter meatballs. (I like to use a small ice cream scoop here)
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches until golden, drain on some paper towels then place in marinara sauce in a large pan over medium-low heat to simmer gently.
To serve this dish as pictured above. Ladle the beans on to a plate and top with a scoop of meatballs and sauce. Enjoy!
Ingredients
Directions
In a heavy 8+ quart stock pot over medium heat saute the onions in the extra virgin olive oil until translucent.
Add the garlic and paprika (if using) saute for another minute. Season with sea salt & pepper.
Add the stock, soaked beans (drained from soaking liquid), and bay leaf. Simmer for about 1 1/2 hours or until the beans are tender, add the escarole during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
While the beans are cooking, make the meatballs. Soak the bread in the milk.
In a large mixing bowl combine the ground poultry, onion, garlic, cumin, parsley, salt and pepper. Squeeze the soaked bread of excess milk and add to the bowl. Mix the contents thoroughly and portion out 1" diameter meatballs. (I like to use a small ice cream scoop here)
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches until golden, drain on some paper towels then place in marinara sauce in a large pan over medium-low heat to simmer gently.
To serve this dish as pictured above. Ladle the beans on to a plate and top with a scoop of meatballs and sauce. Enjoy!