Broccoli Rabe And Cannellini Beans Recipes

BROCCOLI RABE AND CANNELLINI BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the broccoli rabe in a 14-by-9-by-2-inch oval dish, and toss with 4 tablespoons of the olive oil. Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap. Cook at 100 percent power in a high-power oven for 8 minutes. Prick plastic to release steam.
• Remove from oven and uncover. Let cool to room temperature. Place in a bowl and gently stir in the remaining ingredients.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Place broccoli rabe in a large microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water. Cover with wet paper towel. Heat on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes, until tender, but crisp.
• In a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, combine remaining ingredients. Heat through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Remove broccoli rabe from microwave and drain water. Add black bean sauce and toss in a bowl. Serve warm.

CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI RABE, TOMATOES, AND BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees, with racks in middle and lower thirds. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Drizzle 1 teaspoon oil on a rimmed baking sheet and add chicken, skin side up. Bake on middle rack until chicken is cooked through, 45 to 50 minutes.
• After 25 minutes, toss broccoli rabe and garlic with 1 tablespoon oil on a rimmed baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Place vegetables on bottom rack and bake 15 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes, and almonds to sheet with broccoli rabe and bake until broccoli rabe is tender when pierced with a knife, 5 to 10 minutes. To serve, divide chicken and vegetables among 4 plates and drizzle with lemon juice.

WHITE BEANS WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND LEMON

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat. Add lemon, anchovies, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lemon is softened and brown in spots and anchovies fall apart, about 5 minutes. Add broccoli rabe; season with salt and pepper and cook, tossing occasionally, until bright green and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add beans and 1/2 cup water to pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors have melded and liquid is reduced by half (you still want it to be saucy), about 5 minutes. Mix in parsley and 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
• Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with red pepper flakes, if desired, and top with more Parmesan.

ADRIANA'S PASTA WITH SAUSAGE, CANNELLINI BEAN, AND BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Directions:.
• Cook pasta according to instructions.
• Rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside.
• Crumble sausage into a large skillet on medium heat. When it starts to release oils, mix in beans.
• When sausage looks close to cooked, stir in broccoli rabe.
• Season a little bit of salt and pepper.
• When broccoli rabe is wilted, add pasta and chicken broth.
• Turn up to high heat and stir around for about 1 minute, or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
• Season again to taste.
• Makes 2 to 3 servings.
• That's it!

SICILIAN-STYLE BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Cut thick, lower stems off broccoli rabe and peel. Reserve florets and leaves.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes; saute until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add stems; saute until coated with oil, about 45 seconds. Pour in water; continue cooking until stems are mostly tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in florets, leaves, and salt. Cover skillet and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer broccoli rabe and its juices to a serving bowl. Top with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.