Spicy Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
Broccoli Rabe Saltate ~ A sautéed dish that is nice paired with almost any entree. Broccoli Rabe (pronounced Broccoli Rob) is also referred to as rabe or rapini. This is another leafy green vegetable that is frequently eaten in Southern Italy and has become popular in the United States. The vegetable has a slightly bitter taste and is frequently steamed or lightly sauteed in olive oil.
When cleaning your vegetable, look at the stems of your broccoli rabe. If they appear young and tender, peel them using a sharp knife and cut into pieces and add to the rest of the rabe. They are full of flavor and goodness. Old, woody stems should just be discarded. You can also substitute spinach or swiss chard for the rabe for a different yet still delicious side dish.
Buon Appetito!
Deborah Mele
Spicy Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
Full of nutrients, this healthy side dish goes great with grilled or roasted meat.
Ingredients
- 1 Large Bunch Broccoli Rabe or1 1/2 to 2 Pounds Greens
- 4 Quarts Water
- Salt
- 3 Cloves Garlic,
- 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Red Hot Pepper (Or Dried Pepper Flakes To Taste)
Instructions
- Rinse the greens well.
- Chop the florets section into 1 1/2 inch pieces down to the stems. (You can peel the stems, and chop these into pieces as well.)
- Bring the water to boil in a large pot.
- Drop in the greens and cook until tender, 3 minutes.
- Drain well, and rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking process.
- Press down to drain out as much water as possible.
- Place the oil and the garlic in the pot and heat until sizzling.
- Add the greens, and mix well.
- Add salt and pepper, and red pepper until you have reached your desired level of heat.
- Serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 2 cupsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 206Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 222mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 10gSugar: 2gProtein: 7g
Love Broccoli Rabe, by far the BEST leafy green ever.
I agree Tony, though some find it a little too bitter.