Ed Giobbis Broccoli Di Rabe Recipes

SAUTEED BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Working in batches, cook the broccoli rabe in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp tender, about 2 to 3 minutes per bunch. Transfer the broccoli rabe to a large bowl of ice water to cool. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Drain the cooled broccoli rabe and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and saute until the garlic is golden, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the broccoli rabe and toss to coat. Add the reserved cooking water, the raisins, and cook until the broccoli rabe is heated through and the stems are tender, about 4 minutes. Season with salt, to taste. Toss the mixture with toasted pine nuts, serve immediately.

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.

ED GIOBBI'S BROCCOLI DI RABE

Steps:

• Cut off and discard any tough stems from the broccoli di rabe. The stems may be peeled and used if desired.
• Bring enough salted water to the boil to cover the broccoli when added. Add the broccoli and cook about one minute. Drain. Reserve Y cup of the cooking liquid.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet and add the garlic. Cook briefly and add the broccoli, pepper flakes, anchovy paste and reserved cooking liquid. Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes

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 RABE WITH EGGS

Steps:

• Wash,cut into 2 inch pieces and blanch broccoli rabe in boiling water.
• Drain.
• Remove casings from sausage and cut into small pieces and cook till done.
• Add mushrooms and garlic saute until lighty brownd.
• Add broccoli rabe and cook for 2 minutes.
• Beat eggs and add to pan.
• Cook over medium/high heat till eggs are done.
• Sprinkle cheese over and serve.

STEAMED BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• In a 12-inch skillet bring water and soy sauce with garlic to a boil. Add broccoli rabe and cook, covered, over moderately high heat 2 minutes. Remove cover and cook until water is evaporated and broccoli rabe is tender. Season broccoli rabe with salt.