Broccolirabewithapricotsandpinenuts Recipes

MARIA'S BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut an X in the bottom of the stems of the broccoli rabe and place in the boiling water. Cook until tender but still firm, about 5 minutes. Drain.
• In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and saute garlic for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the broccoli rabe and saute 10 to 15 minutes, or until desired doneness. Dust with parmesan cheese, if desired.

BROCCOLI WITH MINT & PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Slice the onion and toss in the lemon juice to coat all the slices - set aside.
• In a large frying pan, heat the oil over a moderate heat until hot.
• Add the pine nuts and garlic and fry for 20-30 seconds before adding the broccoli. Stir fry the broccoli for 1-2 minutes before adding the wine and letting it sizzle for 30 seconds to burn off the alcohol. Add around 1/2 cup water and put on a lid.
• Let the broccoli cook for 2 minutes then remove the lid and reduce until all the liquid has evaporated. Season well with salt & pepper.
• Remove from the heat and then stir in the mint and tip onto a serving dish. Scatter over the onions and serve.

ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH LEMON GARLIC BUTTER AND TOASTED PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
• In a large bowl, toss the broccoli with the oil and salt and pepper to taste. Arrange the florets in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast, turning once, for 12 minutes, or until just tender.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and lemon zest and heat, stirring, for about 1 minute. Let cool slightly and stir in the lemon juice. Place the broccoli in a serving bowl, pour the lemon butter over it and toss to coat. Scatter the toasted pine nuts over the top.

PASTA WITH SPICY BROCCOLI RABE AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to the boil. Add the broccoli rabe and blanch for 1 minute. Drain and pat dry. Bring another large pot of salted water to the boil. Add the penne and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and cook, tossing frequently, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Add the broccoli rabe, the water and the red pepper flakes and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Drain the pasta and add the broccoli rabe mixture, the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, the lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH PINE NUTS AND RAISINS

Steps:

• In extra-large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add pine nuts and toast, stirring constantly, until fragrant and just barely golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute more. Add broccoli rabe, sherry, and golden raisins and cover pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli rabe is tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with kosher or coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper and serve.

HEALTHY BROCCOLI RABE WITH PINE NUTS

Steps:

• In large stockpot, boil water.
• Add broccoli rabe and blanch 2 minutes.
• Drain.
• In large skillet, heat oil.
• Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
• Add broccoli rabe and cook 4 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Add pine nuts.
• Toss and serve.
• Yields about 1/2 cup per serving.

SPICY BROCCOLI RABE WITH PARMESAN AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to boil over high heat. Fill a large bowl with ice water.
• Add the rabe to the boiling water and cook until bright green, about 2 minutes. Drain and submerge in bowl of ice water until cool, about 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and anchovies, stirring and breaking up the anchovies with a wooden spoon. Cook until garlic is fragrant and light golden in color, 1 minute.
• Add the rabe to the pan with any residual water. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the mixture starts to wilt, about 2 minutes. Add the salt and pepper and cook until rabe is crisp tender, about 3 minutes more.
• Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning. Spoon onto plates or a platter and top with parmesan and pine nuts.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH APRICOTS AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the apricots, pine nuts, and garlic and cook, stirring, until the pine nuts and garlic are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon.
• Add the broccoli rabe, ¼ cup water, and salt to the skillet and cook, covered, until the broccoli rabe is tender, 2 to 3 minutes; add the apricots, pine nuts, and garlic.