17 Best Ways To Cook Broccoli Rabe Recipes

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.

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.

BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Bring 1 inch of salted water to a boil in a large straight-sided skillet. Add broccoli rabe, and cook until bright green, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove broccoli rabe from pan. Drain water from skillet. Add oil (be careful as it may spatter), garlic, and pepper flakes, and heat briefly. Return broccoli rabe to pan, and cook, tossing to combine, about 1 minute. Serve hot or at room temperature.