Sauteed Broccoli Rabe

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Registered: 08-07-2007
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe
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Fri, 04-04-2008 - 11:33am
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe with Garlic & Olive Oil

Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan





Broccoli rabe (pronounced "robb") is a non-heading variety of broccoli with long, thin leafy stalks topped with small florets. Sometimes referred to as rapini, broccoli raab, or broccoli di rape, this Italian staple will fit right at home in your holiday kitchen. Here we quickly boil and then sauté the hearty winter green in a little garlic infused olive oil, top it with sea salt and freshly ground pepper and serve.



Serves 6


  • 2 bunches broccoli rabe
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 medium garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • freshly ground black pepper (optional)
  • sea salt, to taste


Boil several quarts of water to boiling. Remove any tough or damaged outer leaves of broccoli rabe. Peel the thick, lower stems from the broccoli rabe. Tear the broccoli rabe into large pieces. Clean the broccoli rabe in a large amount of cold water until all dirt is removed.


When water is boiling, place broccoli rabe pieces in colander and pour boiling water over them to scald. Drain the broccoli rabe well and set aside. Meanwhile, heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper. Sauté the garlic until browned. Be careful not to burn the garlic! Add the broccoli rabe to the pan and toss to coat with the garlic/pepper mixture and heat through, around 2–3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper, if desired.


Nutrition Info

Per Serving (1.6 oz.): 60 calories (40 calories from fat), 4.5g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 0g dietary fiber, 2g protein, 3g carbohydrate, 0mg cholesterol, 210mg sodium


TIP: Store cooked broccoli rabe in the refrigerator, covered with a damp cloth.

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Registered: 09-02-2004
Fri, 04-04-2008 - 12:23pm
I cannot bring myself to like this stuff. I always am drawn to it at the ready-to-eat counter at the grocery store because it looks so pretty and healthy and green. But the bitterness! ugggh!




Lilypie First Birthday tickers
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Registered: 08-07-2007
Fri, 04-04-2008 - 12:52pm
Funny how people respond to flavors differently.
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