Italian Style Garlicky Broccoli Rabe Food

ITALIAN-STYLE BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, anchovy paste, and salt in the bowl of a small food processor; blend into a paste.
• Remove leaves from broccoli rabe and cut off and discard the bottom 1/4 of the stalks. Cut remaining stalks into pieces.
• Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add broccoli rabe and cook uncovered for 1 minute. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in the ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain. Wrap broccoli rabe in cheesecloth, place in a strainer, and run under water for 10 minutes. Periodically press the rabe to "wring out" any bitter fluids. Pat dry and transfer to a resealable bag. Add anchovy paste and crushed red peppers; marinate for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toast pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until browned and fragrant but not burned, about 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. Reduce heat to medium-low and add 1 teaspoon olive oil to the skillet. Add broccoli rabe and cook until fork tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer to a plate, top with pine nuts, and drizzle with lemon juice.

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.

ITALIAN-STYLE BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in oil for 2-3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender.

SICILIAN-STYLE BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Cut thick, lower stems off broccoli rabe and peel. Reserve florets and leaves.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes; saute until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add stems; saute until coated with oil, about 45 seconds. Pour in water; continue cooking until stems are mostly tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in florets, leaves, and salt. Cover skillet and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer broccoli rabe and its juices to a serving bowl. Top with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.

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.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Clean the rapini in lots of water, removing any loose dirt & the bottom portion of the stems which appear tough. Cut into 4-inch lengths.
• Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and saute until slightly softened, about 1 minute. Add the rapini, just enough water or stock to add moisture to the bottom for cooking, sun-dried tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until desired tenderness, about 15-30 minutes adding extra water if needed.
• Remove the lid and allow the water to evaporate.
• Garnish with Crushed pepper flakes.