BAKED BROCCOLI RABE WITH PARMESAN

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Broccoli rabe usually doesn't make it past a sauté pan with garlic and olive oil, nor does it need to. But the extra step of baking it in the oven with a shower of grated Parmesan on top - a suggestion from the chef John Schenk that was written up in a 1997 Minimalist column - is one to try. Blanch the broccoli rabe until it's bright green and nearly tender, then cook it in a pan with golden toasted garlic. From there, put it in a baking dish, sprinkle with cheese, and bake until it the cheese melts, which Parmesan does unevenly - but in a good way. This is a recipe that can easily be started, stopped and picked back up later, either after the blanching or after the sautéing. It can also be served at room temperature, so despite the three-step cooking process, it's pretty flexible.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Salt
3 pounds broccoli rabe, washed and trimmed
2 to 4 tablespoons olive oil, plus some for greasing the pan
10 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Drop broccoli rabe into the water, and cook until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Remove, and plunge into ice water. Drain.
  • Place 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet, and turn heat to medium-high. Toast garlic in oil until golden. Chop broccoli rabe into pieces, about an inch or two long, and add to skillet. Toss, then turn off heat.
  • Add broccoli rabe mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle with grated cheese, and bake until cheese melts, about 10 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 191, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 599 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

Bicumu Godfley
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


colesy
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a favorite in my household.


Rayne Reyes
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This recipe is a keeper. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Intikhab Khan
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the flavor and the broccoli rabe was cooked perfectly.


Mudassar
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the broccoli rabe was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make it again.


onil xhettri
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The broccoli rabe was a little too bitter for me. I think I would add a bit of honey or sugar next time to balance out the flavor.


Khan Tareen
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This dish was a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would try it again with less olive oil.


Katelynn Kilgannon
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I've never had broccoli rabe before, but this recipe made me a fan. It was simple to prepare and had a great flavor.


Gangster Rohan
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Easy to make and delicious. The broccoli rabe was perfectly tender and the parmesan cheese added a nice touch of flavor.


Annette Patterson
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Fantastic side dish. I served it with grilled salmon and it was a hit! I will definitely be making this again.