Garlicky Broccoli Rabe Recipes

ITALIAN-STYLE GARLICKY BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Trim the stems, anywhere from 1-2 inches.
• Wash broccoli rabe properly.
• Cook broccoli rabe in a large pot of salted boiling water until tender for approximately 5-7 minutes.
• Drain and squeeze in order to remove as much of the liquid as possible.
• Over medium heat, drizzle olive oil in a large skillet.
• Sauté minced garlic and chili flakes for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Stir in the broccoli rabe and saute for 3-5 minutes or until tender.
• Season.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• Place on serving dish and drizzle with olive oil.

GARLICKY BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Cook 1/3 cup olive oil, 6 whole garlic cloves and a rosemary sprig in a pot over medium-low heat, stirring, until the garlic is golden, 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 2 bunches broccoli rabe in salted boiling water until wilted, about 5 minutes. Drain and return to the pot, then pour in the garlic oil. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the greens are tender, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and top with shaved parmesan.

GARLICKY BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Cook broccoli rabe in boiling water 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and plunge broccoli rabe into ice water; drain. Coarsely chop. (can be done ahead of time).
• Spray large skillet with Pam. Heat oil in a over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in broccoli rabe, salt, and peppers. Cook until heated thoroughly.

GARLICKY BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Blanch broccoli rabe in an 8-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until tender, about 6 minutes. Immediately transfer with tongs to a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Drain in a colander, pressing to extract excess water. Transfer to a cutting board and chop.
• Cook garlic in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until just golden, then add broccoli rabe and cook, stirring frequently, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

SAUTEED GARLIC BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and the garlic cloves and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, to flavor the oil. Carefully remove the garlic using a slotted spoon, and reserve. Add the broccoli rabe to the pan in batches; it will crowd the pan at first but will wilt quickly. Season with salt and pepper. Slice the reserved garlic.
• When the broccoli rabe has wilted, about 3 minutes, add the shallot, the sliced garlic, and the pepper flakes. Continue cooking until the shallot has softened and the broccoli rabe is cooked through but still has some bite, another 2 minutes. Serve with a squeeze of lemon.

LEMON-GARLIC BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Trim 1 bunch broccoli rabe and cut into 2-inch pieces. Cook in boiling salted water until tender, 2 to 3 minutes; drain. Saute 2 sliced garlic cloves in olive oil in a large skillet until golden. Add the broccoli rabe, 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, 1¿2 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper; toss. Top with shredded asiago.

SPICY GARLIC BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Cook broccoli rabe in boiling water 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and plunge broccoli rabe into ice water; drain. Squeeze dry.
• Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic to pain; cook 1 minute. Add broccoli rabe, juice, and pepper to pan; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
• Drizzle with remaining 2 teaspoons oil and sprinkle with fleur de sel.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet.
• Add garlic to skillet and cook over medium heat until lightly browned, a few minutes.
• Add broccoli rabe to skillet, and cook until wilted.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a bowl and serve.