Best Sauteed Broccoli Rabe With Parmesan Garlic Recipes

SAUTEED BROCCOLI RABE {SAUTEED RAPINI}

Steps:

• Start by washing broccoli rabe under cold running water.Remove all yellow and dull leaves.Trim off the bottoms of the stems to remove tough and fibrous part.If some of the stems are still thick don't cut them off further but split the end with a knife until the stems thins out a bit. This will ensure your greens are cooked evenly.
• If after cleaning and trimming the stalks are still too long, cut them in half. Also chop them coarsely if you plan to use it for pasta.
• In a large pan or a wok add a generous splash of extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves crushed with a flat knife and a pinch of peperoncino flakes.If you like to feel a strong garlic taste you can slice or chop garlic cloves instead of just using as whole.Let cook until garlic starts to become fragrant.
• Add broccoli rabe and cover the pan with a lid.Saute over medium heat for about 5 minutes occasionally giving them a turn.
• Add salt, lower the heat and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.Sauteed rapini are done when the stalks still have a crunch to them.
• Serve as a side dish or add to pasta, polenta, farinata and sandwiches.

MARIA'S BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut an X in the bottom of the stems of the broccoli rabe and place in the boiling water. Cook until tender but still firm, about 5 minutes. Drain.
• In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and saute garlic for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the broccoli rabe and saute 10 to 15 minutes, or until desired doneness. Dust with parmesan cheese, if desired.

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.

SAUTEED BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Blanch broccoli rabe in a large pot of boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes. Drain and shock in ice bath. Drain and wrap in a dry towel, squeezing out any excesss water. In a large saute pan, cook garlic and crushed red pepper flakes for 1 minute. Add broccoli rabe and cook and stir until heated through. Stir in breadcrumbs and toss all together. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

SAUTEED BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Bring water to boil in a 3.5 quart saucepan.
• Wash broccoli rabe and remove stems.
• Blanch greens in boiling water for two minutes, then drain and set aside.
• In the same saucepan, place the olive oil, garlic and shallots. Saute until garlic is transparent.
• Add the greens and salt. Saute for five minutes.