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Endive
10.0best for meatloaf1 cup : 1 cup
Same family, similar mild bitterness
10.0
escarole substitute
in meatloaf.
Escarole adds moisture and flavor to meatloaf. A good substitute should fill the same role with similar texture and moisture.
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02
Spinach
10.0best for meatloaf1 cup : 1 cup
Works in soups, wilts faster
10.0
03
Kale
10.0best for meatloaf1 cup : 1 cup
Sturdy dark green; holds up in long-braised soups like Italian wedding, more fibrous than escarole
10.0
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04
Arugula
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Milder bitter green; pale inner leaves work raw, outer leaves hold up in soup
10.0
05
Mustard Greens
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Spicy and peppery; cook with garlic and oil to mellow, young leaves are closest to escarole
10.0
06
Turnip Greens
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Bitter and peppery; braise with smoked pork or garlic broth, tougher leaves need longer cooking
10.0
07
Radicchio
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Bitter red chicory; grill or roast to mellow, adds color and crunch to salads
7.5