Best Spicy Garlic Broccoli Rabe Recipes

SPICY GARLIC BROCCOLI RABE

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When it comes to carefree entertaining, you can't beat a four-ingredient recipe like this! Red pepper flakes add just the right amount of spice to colorful broccoli rabe. -Clara Coulson Minney, Washington Court House, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3-1/2 pounds broccoli rabe
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Fill a Dutch oven two-thirds full with water; bring to a boil. Trim ½ in. from broccoli rabe stems; discard any coarse or damaged leaves. Rinse broccoli rabe in cold water and cut into 2-in. pieces. Add to boiling water. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until crisp-tender, 1-2 minutes. Drain., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add pepper flakes; cook and stir 30 seconds longer. Add broccoli rabe and salt; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY GARLIC BROCCOLI RABE

Spicy Garlic Broccoli Rabe image

A very yummy dish I found in Cooking Light! If you like broccoli rabe, spicy and garlic...you'll LOVE this! Recommended pairing is potatoes and pork chops but I serve it with most anything! Alter the garlic and crushed red peppers to suit your tastes. We add lots more!

Provided by RedVinoGirl

Categories Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces (about 6 cups)
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon fleur de sel

Steps:

Cook broccoli rabe in boiling water 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and plunge broccoli rabe into ice water; drain. Squeeze dry.
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic to pain; cook 1 minute. Add broccoli rabe, juice, and pepper to pan; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
Drizzle with remaining 2 teaspoons oil and sprinkle with fleur de sel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.7, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 145.9, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 0.2