Best Braised Broccoli Rabe Recipes

OLIVE OIL-BRAISED CHICKPEAS AND BROCCOLI RABE

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Braising in a pool of olive oil can turn tough ingredients creamy and luxurious without any of your attention. Canned chickpeas turn buttery-soft, and broccoli rabe's bitterness succumbs to an oil seasoned with garlic, rosemary, chile and fennel seeds. Speaking of that oil, it's as much a reason to braise as the silky chickpeas and rabe themselves. Soak it all up with crusty bread, or ladle it over pasta, yogurt, feta or mozzarella. The underpinnings of this recipe - chickpeas, vegetables, olive oil and seasonings - also make it great to riff on. Consider simmering chickpeas and olive oil with carrots, harissa and black olives; cherry tomatoes, thyme and lemon slices; or potatoes, shallots and cumin seeds.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories dinner, for two, weekday, weeknight, beans, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1 rosemary sprig
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon dried chile flakes
1 bunch broccoli rabe (about 1 pound), woody stems trimmed
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Kosher salt and black pepper
Crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

Heat the oven to 375 degrees. In a large ovenproof skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, combine the oil, garlic, rosemary, fennel seeds and chile flakes. Cook until the mixture is fragrant and the garlic is golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
Turn off the heat, then add the rabe and toss until coated in oil. Scatter the chickpeas around the rabe and stir to coat in oil. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Cover with a lid or foil and bake for about 40 minutes, until the chickpeas are soft and crispy in parts and the broccoli rabe is tender, but the stems are not mushy.
Let cool slightly. Before serving, remove the rosemary and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with crusty bread for mopping up the seasoned oil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 663, UnsaturatedFat 47 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 654 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

BRAISED BROCCOLI RABE

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Braising and putting enough garlic on broccoli rabe makes for a tasty side dish for Italian meals.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 bunches broccoli rabe (2 pounds total), trimmed
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Salt

Steps:

In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add broccoli rabe, broth, and red-pepper flakes and season with salt. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

QUICK BRAISED BROCCOLI RABE

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This is an example of a short braise, where the cooking liquid is not reduced to make a sauce. Many recipes call for broccoli rabe to be blanched and then sauteed to remove some of its bitterness, but if you prefer its natural taste, braising is a better option.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 medium garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
1 bunch (1 1/4 pounds) broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut crosswise into 3-inch pieces
2 teaspoons julienned lemon zest, plus fresh lemon juice for serving
Coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock

Steps:

Saute Garlic: Heat oil and garlic in a large straight-sided skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until garlic is sizzling and aromatic, but not browned, about 2 minutes.
Braise Broccoli Rabe: Add broccoli rabe, zest, and 3/4 teaspoon salt, then use tongs to toss and coat in oil. Add stock and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until broccoli rabe is tender, 7 to 10 minutes.
Serve: Transfer contents of pan (including liquid) to a serving bowl. Grind pepper over top and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Serve immediately.

BRAISED BROCCOLI RABE AND CHICK PEAS WITH SAUSAGE

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Categories Bean Sauté Sausage Broccoli

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds broccoli rabe, washed well and coarse stems discarded
1 1/4 pounds hot or sweet Italian sausage
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage
1/4 cup diced drained canned tomatoes
1 cup canned chickpeas, drained

Steps:

Have a large bowl of cold water ready. Bring a large kettle of water to boling and cook broccoli rabe for 8 minutes, or until tender. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid and transfer the broccoli rabe to the cold water with a slotted spoon. Drain and squeeze out excess water; chop fine. In a hot, well-seasoned ridged grill pan, grill sausages over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through. While sausages are grilling, in a large heavy skillet heat 3 tablespoons oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, and saute garlic and sage, stirring, until garlic is just golden, about 30 seconds. Add broccoli rabe, tomatoes, chickpeas, and reserved cooking liquid and simmer until liquid is evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange sausages and vegetables on a platter and drizzle with remaining olive oil.