Broccoli Rabe With Garlic
A simple dish of broccoli rabe makes a nice side dish with just about any meal. Add some hot sauce or Parmesan cheese if you like.
Ingredients
- 1 pound broccoli rabe
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: Vinegar or pepper sauce
- Optional: Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Wash the broccoli rabe. Cut off and discard the bottom 1 to 2 inches of stem.
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil and fill a large bowl with water and ice.
- Add the broccoli rabe to the boiling water and bring back to a boil; boil for 1 minute.
- With tongs or slotted spoon, remove the broccoli rabe from the boiling water and immerse it in the ice water. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic just begins to brown slightly. Don't let the garlic burn.
- Add the broccoli rabe to the pan with the garlic and cook, tossing and stirring, until it is hot.
- Season the broccoli rabe with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 38mgPotassium: 237mgFiber: 3gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 2974IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 129mgIron: 3mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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