Sauteed Broccoli Rabe With Crushed Red Pepper Recipes

SAUTEED BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil. Set up a bowl of well salted ice water. Drop the broccoli rabe into the boiling water and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the boiling water and plunge immediately into the ice water. Once cool remove from the ice water and let dry. It can be used right away or held for future use.
• Coat a large saute pan with olive oil. Add the smashed garlic and crushed red pepper and bring to medium heat. Once the garlic is brown and aromatic, remove it from the pan and discard. It has fulfilled its garlic destiny. Add the broccoli rabe and toss around in the oil to heat up and season. Remember the broccoli is already cooked. Add more oil, if needed and season with salt if needed (it probably will).

SAUTEED BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Blanch broccoli rabe in a pot of salted boiling water until bright green, about 30 seconds. Drain well; let cool on a rimmed baking sheet.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook garlic in oil until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add broccoli rabe, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until just heated through. Serve with lemon wedges and red-pepper flakes.
• Remove garlic from oil, and set aside. Place pan back over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add broccoli rabe. Cook, turning occasionally, until heated through, about 4 minutes. Return garlic to pan. Season with salt, pepper, and red-pepper flakes, if using. Serve.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC, TOMATOES, AND RED PEPPER

Steps:

• Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Place broccoli rabe in boiling water and cook for about 2 minutes.
• Drain. Place in ice water to cool.
• Squeeze liquid from broccoli rabe and set aside.
• Heat oil in skillet over medium heat and add garlic. Saute' for 1 minute or until lightly browned.
• Add broccoli rabe, tomatoes, and pepper. Cook 3 minutes or until tender.

ERIC RIPERT'S SAUTEED BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until golden.
• Add broccoli rabe and 1 cup water; season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until water has evaporated and broccoli rabe is tender. Serve immediately.

BROCCOLI AND BROCCOLI RABE WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Char peppers directly over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose peppers in paper bag 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers, then cut into 1/3-inch-wide strips. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Working in batches, cook broccoli and broccoli rabe in large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 3 minutes per batch. Using large slotted spoon or strainer, transfer vegetables to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain well. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap in paper towels; enclose in resealable plastic bags and refrigerate.)
• Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic; stir until golden, about 1 minute. Add broccoli and broccoli rabe; toss until coated with oil and heated through, about 5 minutes. Add bell pepper strips; toss to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to platter. Serve warm or at room temperature.