Broccoli Rabe is a super hearty bitter vegetable, but when it is cooked well it is so delicious and healthy! It is filled with vitamins A, C & K and has lots of calcium. This is a great vegetable to add to any pasta or make as a simple side dish to a main meat or fish dish.
Ingredients:
1 Bunch of broccoli rabe
4 garlic cloves (less if you don’t like garlic)
Olive Oil
Salt
Chili flakes and lemon (optional)
Directions:
One bunch of broccoli rabe. Cut off the last inch of the stems and throw those away. Chop the broccoli rabe, including the leaves, into 1 inch pieces and then rinse well.
In a pot, boil a few inches of water and add a hefty dash of salt to the water. Let the water come to a boil and then throw the broccoli rabe in. Cook until tender. About 2 minutes.
Immediately rinse under cold water and you will watch the vegetable turn into this beautiful bright green color. Dry the broccoli rabe using a salad spinner, paper towels or let it sit for awhile.
Chop or crush garlic and place in a frying pan with olive oil. When the garlic becomes translucent, and the smell of garlic fills your home, add the broccoli rabe and saute evenly for 1- 2 minutes. Make sure to not over cook. It is nice when there is a slight crunch and freshness to the vegetable. Optional to add pepper flakes here if you want a splash of spice.
If you are enjoying the broccoli rabe as a side dish, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for some acid. Salt and pepper to taste. Otherwise mix the broccoli rabe right into a pasta sauce if you are combining it with pasta.