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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Aromatics
Citrus
Oils & Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Broccoli Rabe
Rinse the broccoli rabe under cold water and trim off any tough stems. Cut the remaining stems into 2-inch pieces, and set aside.
- 2
Mince the Garlic
Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely.
- 3
Prepare the Calabrian Peppers
If using whole Calabrian peppers, slice them open, remove the seeds if desired, and chop them into small pieces.
- 4
Zest and Juice the Lemon
Zest the lemon using a microplane and then cut it in half to juice it. Set the zest and juice aside.
Cooking
- 5
Blanch the Broccoli Rabe
In a large pot of boiling salted water, add the broccoli rabe and blanch for about 2-3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and immediately place it in an ice bath to stop the cooking. Once cooled, drain again and set aside.
- 6
Sauté the Aromatics
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped Calabrian peppers to the skillet. Sauté for about 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and golden, being careful not to burn it.
- 7
- 8
Finish with Lemon
Remove the skillet from heat and add the lemon juice and zest to the broccoli rabe mixture. Toss well to combine.