Spicy Stir Fried Broccoli Rabe Recipes

STIR-FRIED BROCCOLI RABE WITH BEETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut the leaves, with their stalks, off the beets and set them aside. Bake the beets in their skins for one to two hours, until they are tender when tested with a skewer or sharp knife.
• Trim the tough stalks from the broccoli rabe and discard. Cut the remaining stalks and leaves into two-inch pieces (it is easier to do this holding the broccoli rabe in a bunch). Cut stalks off beet greens and discard. Coarsely chop the leaves.
• When the beets are cool enough to handle, peel and dice them. Season them to taste with salt and pepper and keep them warm.
• Heat oil in a skillet and stir-fry garlic for a minute. Add broccoli rabe and beet greens and stir-fry until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange the greens on a serving dish and place the diced beets in the middle. Serve immediately.

SPICY COCONUT BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Cook 1 bunch chopped broccoli rabe in boiling salted water until tender, 2 to 3 minutes; drain. Toast 1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts, 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the broccoli rabe and 2 sliced garlic cloves; toss. Season with salt.

SPICY ROASTED SHRIMP AND BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, toss broccoli with 2 tablespoons olive oil, the sesame oil if using, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon chile flakes. In a separate bowl, combine shrimp, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the orange zest, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon chile flakes.
• Spread broccoli and shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast, tossing once or twice halfway through, until shrimp are just opaque and broccoli is tender and golden around the edges, about 10 minutes. Serve with orange wedges.

SPICY WHITE BEAN STEW WITH BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Tear broccoli rabe or kale leaves into bite-size pieces and set aside. Chop the stems into about 1/4-inch pieces; set aside.
• Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and sizzled at the edges, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Add harissa (or tomato paste and a pinch of red-pepper flakes), and stir to coat in the oil. Cook until the harissa is a nice brick red color, the sugars start to caramelize and the oil turns a nice vibrant fiery orange color, about 2 minutes.
• Add beans, and season with salt and pepper. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, crush a few beans to release their creamy interior.
• Add the broth and reserved stems, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until you've reached your desired consistency (less time for a brothier soup, more time for a thicker stew), 15 to 20 minutes.
• Add broccoli rabe or kale leaves and preserved lemon or lemon juice, and stir to wilt the greens. Season with salt, pepper and more red-pepper flakes if you want it spicier.
• Serve with feta and parsley, and with eggs, if you like.

STIR-FRIED BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add oil and garlic; cook, stirring quickly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add salt and Sriracha and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add broccoli rabe and cook until tender, about 1 minute. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.