Italian Style Broccoli Rabe

Chances are that if you are a fan of arugula you will like broccoli rabe. For those of you who don t know what rapini are or what it looks like it s a type of italian broccoli. Add the chopped garlic and sauté briefly 30 45 seconds.

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In a large skillet saute onion in oil for 2 3 minutes or until onion is tender. I love serving it as a sauteed vegetable just like cicory. Rabe is most likely a bad spelling of rapa rapa in italian means turnip. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Transfer the broccoli rabe to a large bowl of ice water to cool.

Trim the thick tough stems from the broccoli rabe then rinse and pat very dry. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil garlic and red pepper flakes. Its first name broccoli is pretty self explaining because of the broccoli like florets. Blend into a paste. Working in batches cook the broccoli rabe in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp tender about 1 minute per bunch.

Looking at one of its italian names broccoletti di rapa it seems that s where broccoli rabe name comes from. Step 2 remove leaves from broccoli rabe and cut off and discard the bottom 1 4 of the stalks. Prep time 10 mins cook time 5 mins total time 15 mins. This green vegetable distinguishes itself from the rest because of its bitter taste perhaps an acquired taste. Broccoli rabe an italian green vegetable with olive oil garlic red pepper flakes great on pasta pizza in sandwiches or a great side dish.

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Cook 1 minute longer. The first time my mother in law made this dish and i tasted it i loved it. It s more leafy and with a little sharpness in its flavor than it s american british cousin. Saute until fragrant about 45 seconds. Combine 1 2 cup olive oil garlic anchovy paste and salt in the bowl of a small food processor.

Broccoli rabe also known as rapini in italian is a member of the cabbage family. Bring to a boil. In italian it is called broccoletti in english it is referred to as broccoli rabe or rapini. It has a 6 to 9 inch stalk and a few broccoli like clusters. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.

Or even better served as this orecchiette pasta dish. Cut remaining stalks into pieces. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Also sometimes referred to as rabe pronounced rah beh or broccoli raab it is a green cruciferous vegetable. Or even better served as this orecchiette pasta dish.

Also sometimes referred to as rabe pronounced rah beh or broccoli raab it is a green cruciferous vegetable. Broccoli rabe also known as rapini in italian is a member of the cabbage family. Cook 1 minute longer. Looking at one of its italian names broccoletti di rapa it seems that s where broccoli rabe name comes from. Trim the thick tough stems from the broccoli rabe then rinse and pat very dry.

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Stir in the remaining ingredients. In a large skillet saute onion in oil for 2 3 minutes or until onion is tender.