Best Marias Broccoli Rabe Recipes

Broccoli Rabe With Garlic image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 bunches broccoli rabe
3 tablespoons good olive oil
6 large cloves garlic, sliced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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.

Sicilian-Style Broccoli Rabe image

Provided by iMakeItRainInTheKitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch broccoli rabe, ends trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 clove garlic, very thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons water
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

Cut thick, lower stems off broccoli rabe and peel. Reserve florets and leaves.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes; saute until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add stems; saute until coated with oil, about 45 seconds. Pour in water; continue cooking until stems are mostly tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in florets, leaves, and salt. Cover skillet and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
Transfer broccoli rabe and its juices to a serving bowl. Top with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 137.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

Braised Broccoli Rabe image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

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