Best 7 Roasted Broccoli Rabe Recipes

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Broccoli rabe, also known as rapini, is a leafy green vegetable with a slightly bitter flavor and a crunchy texture. It's a popular ingredient in Italian cuisine and is often used in pasta dishes, soups, and salads. Roasted broccoli rabe is a simple but delicious way to enjoy this healthy vegetable. This article provides three different recipes for roasted broccoli rabe: a classic roasted broccoli rabe recipe, a roasted broccoli rabe with garlic and lemon recipe, and a roasted broccoli rabe with sausage and potatoes recipe. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions and a list of ingredients. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy side dish or a more hearty main course, these roasted broccoli rabe recipes have something for everyone.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROASTED BROCCOLI RABE



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If you've never roasted broccoli rabe, this recipe will be a revelation. The high heat renders the stems and florets tender while the leaves crisp around the edges, like kale chips but with a spicy broccoli bite. Make sure not to crowd the pan or everything will steam rather than roast. This recipe will also work with regular broccoli. Cut the head up into bite-sized pieces and add 5 to 10 minutes to the cooking time.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed of any tough, fibrous stems (tender ones are fine)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
Pinch red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Toss broccoli rabe with olive oil, salt and red pepper flakes. Toss garlic cloves into rabe and spread on a sheet pan.
  • Roast rabe for about 10 minutes. It's done when the stems are tender and the leaves are crisp at the edges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 87, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 183 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

FRESH FETTUCCINE WITH ROASTED CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI RABE



Fresh Fettuccine with Roasted Chicken and Broccoli Rabe image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed, stalks cut crosswise into 3-inch pieces
1 (9-ounce) container fresh fettuccine pasta
1 (14-ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 cups shredded roasted chicken (from 1 roasted chicken)
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli rabe and cook until crisp-tender, 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the broccoli rabe to a large bowl of ice water. Once cooled, drain broccoli rabe and set aside. Add the fettuccine to the same pot of boiling water and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, bring the broth and lemon juice to a boil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Boil until the broth reduces by half, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken and simmer just until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add broccoli rabe to the chicken broth and stir to combine. Add the pasta, 1/2 cup of Parmesan, pine nuts, parsley, oil, and lemon zest. Toss to coat, adding some of the reserved cooking liquid, 1/4 cup at a time, to moisten. Season the pasta with salt and pepper, to taste. Mound the pasta into bowls and serve. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and serve.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH ROASTED PEPPERS



Broccoli Rabe with Roasted Peppers image

These are great with Italian porketta.

Provided by Steve Fairhurst

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic, sliced
2 roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli rabe, and cook uncovered until the stems are tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until tender, about 1 minute. Add the broccoli rabe. Cook and stir until the broccoli rabe has been cooked to your desired degree of tenderness, about 5 minutes for soft. Stir in the roasted peppers until heated, then remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the lemon juice. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 146.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

BROCCOLI AND BROCCOLI RABE WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS



Broccoli and Broccoli Rabe with Roasted Red Peppers image

Provided by B. Smith

Categories     Garlic     Pepper     Vegetable     Side     Roast     Sauté     Vegetarian     Low/No Sugar     Broccoli     Bell Pepper     Healthy     Vegan     Broccoli Rabe     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 large red bell peppers
4 pounds broccoli, stems trimmed, crowns cut into small florets (about 13 cups florets)
2 1/2 pounds broccoli rabe (about 3 large bunches), tough stems trimmed, tops and leaves coarsely chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
6 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Char peppers directly over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose peppers in paper bag 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers, then cut into 1/3-inch-wide strips. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Working in batches, cook broccoli and broccoli rabe in large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 3 minutes per batch. Using large slotted spoon or strainer, transfer vegetables to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain well. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap in paper towels; enclose in resealable plastic bags and refrigerate.)
  • Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic; stir until golden, about 1 minute. Add broccoli and broccoli rabe; toss until coated with oil and heated through, about 5 minutes. Add bell pepper strips; toss to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to platter. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ROASTED BROCCOLI RABE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch broccoli rabe (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 8 cups)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Coarse salt
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Ricotta Crostini, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle broccoli rabe with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic and pepper flakes. Season with salt. Toss by hand, massaging oil into greens. Spread in a single layer.
  • Roast 10 minutes. Remove from oven; toss with sesame oil. Return to oven and cook until just tender and leaves are crisp, about 5 minutes more. Serve warm or at room temperature, atop crostini or as a side dish.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH ROASTED TOMATOES



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Chef Scott Frantangelo roasts tomatoes to intensify their flavor -- it's a good way to use them out of season.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 whole garlic cloves, peeled and crushed, plus 4 cloves peeled and thinly sliced
8 sprigs fresh thyme
10 plum tomatoes, stemmed and cut in half lengthwise
3 bunches broccoli rabe, stems trimmed up to the base of the leaves
3/4 cup chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Drizzle 6 tablespoons oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Add whole garlic, thyme, and tomatoes, cut sides down. Bake until tomato skins blister, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven; peel off tomato skins. Lower oven to 325 degrees. Return tomatoes to oven; bake for 30 minutes. Let cool on pan. Discard garlic and thyme.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare an ice-water bath. Add broccoli rabe in 2 batches to boiling water; blanch for 20 seconds. Transfer to ice water. Drain and chop roughly.
  • Heat 4 tablespoons oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add sliced garlic; saute until lightly golden, about 4 minutes. Add broccoli rabe and stock. Stir in red pepper flakes. Season with salt. Add tomatoes and their juices and cook over medium heat, simmering until broccoli is tender. Season again.

SPICY ROASTED SHRIMP AND BROCCOLI RABE



Spicy Roasted Shrimp and Broccoli Rabe image

This dish uses one of my favorite techniques for cooking just about anything quickly: high-heat roasting. All you do is spread seasoned protein and vegetables out on one rimmed baking sheet and roast everything at the same time. Here I've paired shrimp with broccoli rabe, which cook in about 10 minutes flat.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 pound broccoli rabe, tough bottom stems removed
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, optional
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes, or to taste
3/4 pound large shrimp, peeled
1 teaspoon orange zest
Orange wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, toss broccoli with 2 tablespoons olive oil, the sesame oil if using, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon chile flakes. In a separate bowl, combine shrimp, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the orange zest, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon chile flakes.
  • Spread broccoli and shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast, tossing once or twice halfway through, until shrimp are just opaque and broccoli is tender and golden around the edges, about 10 minutes. Serve with orange wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 226, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 680 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest broccoli rabe available. Look for bunches with bright green leaves and crisp stalks. Avoid any bunches that are wilted or have yellow or brown leaves.
  • Wash the broccoli rabe thoroughly before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Trim the broccoli rabe before cooking. Cut off the tough ends of the stalks and any large leaves.
  • Blanch the broccoli rabe before roasting. This will help to tenderize the broccoli rabe and bring out its natural sweetness.
  • Roast the broccoli rabe at a high temperature. This will help to caramelize the broccoli rabe and give it a slightly crispy texture.
  • Season the broccoli rabe with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Serve the roasted broccoli rabe immediately. It is best enjoyed when it is hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Roasted broccoli rabe is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a variety of meals. It is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber. Roasted broccoli rabe is also a good source of antioxidants, which can help to protect your cells from damage. If you are looking for a healthy and flavorful way to add more vegetables to your diet, roasted broccoli rabe is a great option.

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