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Broccoli Rabe Recipe

Alice Thompson Profile PictureAlice Thompson
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course vegetables
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4
Calories 45 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch broccoli rabe
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 lemon

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Have a bowl of ice water ready. Rinse the broccoli rabe and trim about 1/2 inch off the bottom of the stalks. Blanch the broccoli rabe in the boiling water until bright green and softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain.
    Broccoli Rabe Recipe Step 1
  • Place the broccoli in the ice water until completely cooled. Drain again and dry on paper towels. 
    Broccoli Rabe Recipe Step 2
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli rabe, red pepper, and salt and pepper to taste. Sauté until very tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the juice of about half the lemon to the pan in the last minute or so of cooking. Transfer to a plate, squeeze on the remaining lemon and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 23mgFiber: 2g
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