Best Broccoli Rabe And Cannellini Bean Salad Recipes

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BROCCOLI RABE AND CANNELLINI BEANS



Broccoli Rabe and Cannellini Beans image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds broccoli rabe
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried pepper flakes
Salt and pepper
2 cups cooked cannellini beans
1 pound orecchiette

Steps:

  • Trim and discard coarse leaves and tough stem roots from broccoli rabe. Cut off florets. Peel large stems and cut stems and leaves into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Rinse and drain. In a large skillet set over moderate heat cook the garlic in the oil until lightly golden. Add the broccoli rabe, broth, red pepper flakes and salt to taste and cook the mixture, over moderately high heat, partially covered, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add the cannellini beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is just tender and beans heated through.
  • In a pot of boiling salted water cook the orecchiette until al dente. Drain. Add broccoli rabe mixture and toss to combine.

BROCCOLI RABE AND CANNELLINI BEAN SALAD



Broccoli Rabe and Cannellini Bean Salad image

Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 25m

Yield Six servings as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut across into 1-inch pieces
7 tablespoons olive oil
2 19-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup thinly sliced, peeled celery
4 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 365, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 669 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

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