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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Rapini
Wash the rapini thoroughly under cold water. Trim the bottom of the stems and cut the rapini into 2-inch pieces.
- 2
Blanch the Rapini
In a large pot of boiling salted water, add the rapini and blanch for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender. Drain and quickly transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain again and set aside.
- 3
Sauté the Garlic
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- 4
Combine and Season
Add the blanched rapini to the skillet. Toss well to combine and sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Serve
Transfer the rapini to a serving dish and enjoy warm.
