Description
A simple recipe for cooking broccoli rabe until tender-crisp with garlic and olive oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb broccoli rabe
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the broccoli rabe thoroughly. Trim off any thick, tough stems. Cut the remaining stalks and leaves into 2-inch pieces.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden. Do not burn the garlic.
- Add the prepared broccoli rabe to the skillet. Toss to coat with the oil and garlic.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 5 minutes to allow the vegetable to steam slightly.
- Remove the lid. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the broccoli rabe is tender but still has some bite.
- Season with salt and pepper. Stir well and serve immediately.
Notes
- If the broccoli rabe seems too bitter, you can blanch it in boiling salted water for 2 minutes before sautéing, then drain well.
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of chicken broth or vegetable broth during the steaming step.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: broccoli rabe, rapini, sautéed greens, garlic, olive oil, simple vegetable side