Broccoli Rabe Crostini Food

CHARRED BROCCOLI CROSTINI

Steps:

• For the crostini: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Brush the baguette slices with the oil and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with the salt and bake until golden brown and crispy, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the crostini to a wire rack to cool.
• For the broccoli: On the same rimmed baking sheet, toss together the broccoli, oil and salt. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and roast, flipping the broccoli halfway through, until browned in spots and crispy, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the Parmesan.
• For the topping: Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the ricotta, oil and salt.
• To assemble, take a crostini and spread with a small amount of the cheese. Pile on a few pieces of broccoli and sprinkle with the chopped almonds.

BROCCOLI RABE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 bunch chopped broccoli rabe; season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook until the broccoli rabe is wilted, about 5 minutes. Toast 1 sliced baguette in a 350 degrees F oven, 6 to 8 minutes. Top each toast with a thin slice of fresh mozzarella and the broccoli rabe. Drizzle with aged balsamic vinegar.

ROASTED BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Toss the broccoli rabe, tomatoes and shallots in enough olive oil to thoroughly coat. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Spread the vegetables onto 2 large baking sheets (avoid crowding the sheets). Roast until the tomatoes have burst and the broccoli rabe is browned around the edges and cooked through, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a platter or large bowl to serve.

CROSTINI WITH RICOTTA AND BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Trim and cut broccoli rabe into 1/2-inch pieces and place in a large skillet. Stir in olive oil and water; season with salt. Cover and cook over high 1 minute. Uncover and cook, stirring, until broccoli rabe is tender and water is evaporated, 4 minutes. Stir in cream and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Divide ricotta among crostini and top with broccoli rabe mixture and lemon zest.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Cut off and discard the tough ends of the broccoli rabe and cut the rest of into 2-inch pieces. Place the broccoli in a colander and rinse. Drain well. Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Add the garlic and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes, until golden brown. Remove the garlic with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Add the broccoli to the hot oil. Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper and cook, covered, over medium to low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally with tongs, until the stalks are tender but still al dente. Add the reserved garlic, check the seasonings, and serve hot.

BROCCOLI RABE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Put bread, brushed with 2 tablespoons oil and seasoned with salt and pepper, on a baking sheet. Broil 2 minutes per side. Rub with cut garlic.
• Cook broccoli rabe in boiling salted water until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain well. Wipe pot.
• Cook garlic and pepper flakes in remaining 1/4 cup oil over medium heat, stirring, 2 minutes. Add broccoli rabe, 3 tablespoons water, and salt and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
• Spoon topping onto each toast.