Best Broccoli Rabe With Lemon Butter Recipes

LEMON BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• In a large sauce pot, bring 1 gallon of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli rabe and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, garlic and red pepper flakes. Allow garlic to brown.
• Add broccoli rabe to skillet with toasted garlic. Toss to combine. Toss in Parmesan and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes.

SAUTEED BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC AND LEMON ZEST

Steps:

• Take a large pot of salty water and bring it to a boil. Cook broccoli rabe in water for 3 to 5 minutes until tender and bright green. Drain well in a colander and set aside.
• In a large saute pan heat a 2 count of extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the red pepper flakes and garlic, then toss in the broccoli rabe. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, gently tossing it in the pan. Finish with the lemon zest and juice and toss to combine. The broccoli rabe should be tender and fragrant with lemon when done. Give it one final taste and season, if necessary. 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.

LEMON-GARLIC BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Trim 1 bunch broccoli rabe and cut into 2-inch pieces. Cook in boiling salted water until tender, 2 to 3 minutes; drain. Saute 2 sliced garlic cloves in olive oil in a large skillet until golden. Add the broccoli rabe, 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, 1¿2 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper; toss. Top with shredded asiago.

SAUTEED BROCCOLI RABE WITH LEMON

Steps:

• Trim large stems from broccoli rabe and discard. Wash and leave slightly wet. In a large saucepan with a lid, cook garlic in oil over medium-low heat until golden brown.
• Add broccoli rabe to pot, turn heat to medium high, sprinkle with salt, and cover. Remove lid to stir every minute or so until rabe is completely wilted, about 5 minutes. Season with pepper and fresh lemon juice if desired.