BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC AND PANCETTA

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Another lovely side from the Culinary Resource Center at Central Market. Variations suggested include: Serve tossed with freshly cooked pasta, such as fusilli or orechiette, and ricotta cheese. Serve as a cold salad, or Add stock and rice to make a light soup.

Provided by BarbryT

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs broccoli rabe or 2 lbs baby broccoli, cut into bite-sized lengths
3 ounces pancetta, diced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 pinch red pepper flakes
salt
1 lemon, juice of (to taste)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add broccoli rabe and cook until just bright green, then immediately remove and plunge into ice water. Drain and set aside.
  • In a skillet, over medium-high heat, saute the pancetta until lightly-crisp, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, 2 T olive oil and pepper flakes. Saute until garlic is slightly golden, about 1 minute. Add broccoli and more oil if needed. Toss and cook until tender and heated through. Remove from heat and add lemon juice. Transfer to a platter and garnish with more pepper flakes, parmesan and/or bread crumbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.8, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 75.7, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 7.4

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