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
- 1 tsp kosher salt for the cooking water
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Vinegar, lemon juice, or pepper sauce (optional)
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Wash the broccoli rabe. Cut off and discard the bottom 1 to 2 inches of stem.1 pound broccoli rabe
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Fill a large bowl with water and ice and set it aside.1 tsp kosher salt for the cooking water
- Add the broccoli rabe to the boiling water and bring back to a boil; boil for 1 minute.
- With tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer the broccoli rabe to the ice water. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.3 tbsp olive oil
- Add the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Don't let the garlic burn.5 cloves garlic | 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Drain the broccoli rabe and add it to the skillet with the garlic. Cook, tossing and stirring, until it is hot.
- Season the broccoli rabe with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Serve with vinegar, lemon juice, pepper sauce, or grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.Vinegar, lemon juice, or pepper sauce (optional) | Parmesan cheese (optional)
If the broccoli rabe is very thick-stemmed, split the thicker stems lengthwise so everything cooks evenly.
Drain the broccoli rabe very well before sautéing so the oil doesn't splatter and the greens sauté instead of steaming.
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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