» Sautéed Escarole with Bacon and Grapes

Ingredients

• 1 large bunch escarole
• 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
• 1/4 cup minced shallot
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
• 3 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
• 3/4 cup green seedless California grapes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• juice of one small lemon (about 3 tablespoons)