Best Broccoli Rabe Crostini Recipes

CROSTINI WITH RICOTTA AND BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Trim and cut broccoli rabe into 1/2-inch pieces and place in a large skillet. Stir in olive oil and water; season with salt. Cover and cook over high 1 minute. Uncover and cook, stirring, until broccoli rabe is tender and water is evaporated, 4 minutes. Stir in cream and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Divide ricotta among crostini and top with broccoli rabe mixture and lemon zest.

BROCCOLI RABE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 bunch chopped broccoli rabe; season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook until the broccoli rabe is wilted, about 5 minutes. Toast 1 sliced baguette in a 350 degrees F oven, 6 to 8 minutes. Top each toast with a thin slice of fresh mozzarella and the broccoli rabe. Drizzle with aged balsamic vinegar.

BROCCOLI RABE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Put bread, brushed with 2 tablespoons oil and seasoned with salt and pepper, on a baking sheet. Broil 2 minutes per side. Rub with cut garlic.
• Cook broccoli rabe in boiling salted water until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain well. Wipe pot.
• Cook garlic and pepper flakes in remaining 1/4 cup oil over medium heat, stirring, 2 minutes. Add broccoli rabe, 3 tablespoons water, and salt and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
• Spoon topping onto each toast.

BROCCOLI RABE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Boil 6 quarts of water, cook broccoli rabe for 3 minutes, then plunge into an ice bath. Mix with all of the other ingredients and serve on bread with cheese. Can also drizzle black pepper oregano oil over dish - 1/4 cup oregano leaves, 2 tablespoons pepper, 1/2 cup EVOO.