Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
A zingy side dish that delivers flavor and nutritional value, with the added benefit of being easy to get from refrigerator to table in a hurry.
Ingredients
- 1 pound broccoli rabe or rapini
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
Preparation
Level: Easy
Servings: 4
Cook Time:
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Cut stems from broccoli rabe and thinly slice. Roughly chop leaves. Drop into a pot of rapidly boiling salted water and blanch for 2 minutes. Remove and squeeze water from leaves. Set aside.
Heat oil in a large skillet. Sauté shallots and garlic for 2 minutes. Add broccoli rabe and red pepper flakes and sauté over medium heat for 4 minutes or until tender.
Serve hot garnished with lemon zest.
