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Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Oil

Tender broccoli rabe blanched and sauteed with sliced garlic, olive oil, and crushed red pepper flakes. A classic Italian side dish with bold, savory, and slightly bitter flavors.

20 minEasyServes 4110 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb broccoli rabe, trimmed
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 1 lb trimmed broccoli rabe, and blanch for 2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Drain broccoli rabe and squeeze out excess moisture.

  3. 3

    Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Add 4 sliced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sizzle for 1 minute until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Stir in broccoli rabe and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, cooking 3 minutes until heated through.

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Questions

What should Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Oil look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until heated through.

Why blanch first in Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Oil?

Step 1 reads: "Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 1 lb trimmed broccoli rabe, and blanch for 2 minutes." The quick boil in step 1 sets the color and takes off the raw edge. If the step follows it with cold water, that is to stop the cooking at once so the vegetables stay bright and crisp.

Is Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Oil spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Oil comes from 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the red pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

How many calories are in Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Oil?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 110 calories, with 3 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Oil keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Oil within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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