Quick Braised Broccoli Rabe Food

QUICK BRAISED BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Saute Garlic: Heat oil and garlic in a large straight-sided skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until garlic is sizzling and aromatic, but not browned, about 2 minutes.
• Braise Broccoli Rabe: Add broccoli rabe, zest, and 3/4 teaspoon salt, then use tongs to toss and coat in oil. Add stock and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until broccoli rabe is tender, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Serve: Transfer contents of pan (including liquid) to a serving bowl. Grind pepper over top and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Serve immediately.

BRAISED BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add broccoli rabe, broth, and red-pepper flakes and season with salt. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes.

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.

QUICK SAUTEED BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Prepare a large bowl of ice water. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the broccoli rabe until slightly tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to the ice bath for 2 minutes to stop the cooking, then remove and dry off.
• Add the olive oil to a large saute pan and heat over medium heat until shimmering. Add the panko and toast until golden, about 1 minute. Remove from the pan.
• Add the anchovy paste and let it melt in. Add the broccoli rabe, plus more olive oil if dry, along with the red pepper flakes and some salt and pepper. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the lemon zest and juice.
• Add the broccoli rabe to a serving bowl and top with the crispy panko.

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.

ROASTED BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Toss broccoli rabe with olive oil, salt and red pepper flakes. Toss garlic cloves into rabe and spread on a sheet pan.
• Roast rabe for about 10 minutes. It's done when the stems are tender and the leaves are crisp at the edges.

SAUTéED BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Blanch broccoli rabe in 2 batches in a large pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until stems are crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes, then drain well and pat dry.
• Heat oil with red-pepper flakes in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté broccoli rabe with 1/2 teaspoon salt until well coated, about 2 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SAUTEED BROCCOLI RABE WITH PARMESAN & GARLIC

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut an X in the bottom of the stems of the broccoli rabe and place in the boiling water. Cook until tender but still firm, about 5 minutes. Drain.
• In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and saute garlic for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the broccoli rabe and saute 10 to 15 minutes, or until desired doneness. Dust with parmesan cheese, if desired.

STEAMED BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• In a 12-inch skillet bring water and soy sauce with garlic to a boil.
• Add broccoli rabe and cook, covered, over moderately high heat 2 minutes.
• Remove cover and cook until water is evaporated and broccoli rabe is tender, lightly season with salt if using.