Broccoli Rabe Recipe
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Cooking Essentials
Method
Preparation
- 1
Wash the Broccoli Rabe
Rinse the broccoli rabe under cold water to remove any dirt and debris. Pat it dry with paper towels.
- 2
Prepare the Garlic
Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.
- 3
Juice the Lemon
Cut the lemon in half and squeeze out the juice, discarding any seeds.
Cooking
- 4
Blanch the Broccoli Rabe
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli rabe and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender but still bright green. Remove and transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- 5
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant and lightly golden.
- 6
Combine Ingredients
Add the blanched broccoli rabe to the skillet with the garlic. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together to coat.
- 7
Finish with Lemon
Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the sautéed broccoli rabe. Toss again to combine.