**Steamed Broccoli Rabe with Garlic: A Simple Yet Flavorful Side Dish**
Broccoli rabe, also known as rapini, is a leafy green vegetable with a slightly bitter taste and a peppery aroma. It is a popular ingredient in Italian cuisine and is often served as a side dish or as an addition to pasta and salads. In this article, we present two delicious recipes for steamed broccoli rabe with garlic: a classic version and a variation with added lemon and chili flakes. Both recipes are easy to follow and require minimal ingredients, making them perfect for busy weeknight dinners or quick lunches. Whether you prefer the traditional flavor of broccoli rabe with garlic or enjoy a bit of a spicy kick, these recipes have something for everyone. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!
SAUTEED BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC
Peppery broccoli rabe is blanched before going into a hot skillet with a liberal amount of garlic. Lemon wedges and red-pepper flakes complete the quick side dish. It's also delicious tucked into our Italian Pressed Picnic Sandwich.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Blanch broccoli rabe in a pot of salted boiling water until bright green, about 30 seconds. Drain well; let cool on a rimmed baking sheet.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook garlic in oil until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add broccoli rabe, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until just heated through. Serve with lemon wedges and red-pepper flakes.
- Remove garlic from oil, and set aside. Place pan back over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add broccoli rabe. Cook, turning occasionally, until heated through, about 4 minutes. Return garlic to pan. Season with salt, pepper, and red-pepper flakes, if using. Serve.
ROASTED BROCCOLI RABE
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
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
STEAMED BROCCOLI RABE
A light, simple preparation of Broccoli Rabe. From what I understand the correct pronunciation is Broccoli Rah-Pay. Well, who cares, it delicious.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Greens
Time 15m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Trim broccoli by cutting off the bottom of the stalks. Rinse well and drain allowing water droplets to remain on broccoli.
- Heat oil in a heavy skillet. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Add broccoli rabe and stir until the leaves start to wilt. Season with salt and pepper. Cover skillet and let cook 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally.
STEAMED BROCCOLI RABE
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 10 small servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Trim the tough stalk from the broccoli rabe and cut the leaves coarsely into pieces one to two inches long.
- Heat the water in a steamer and place the broccoli rabe in the top half. Steam for five to seven minutes or until tender. Season with the salt and pepper and sprinkle with oil. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 21, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 211 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
SAUTEED GARLIC BROCCOLI RABE
Steps:
- Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and the garlic cloves and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, to flavor the oil. Carefully remove the garlic using a slotted spoon, and reserve. Add the broccoli rabe to the pan in batches; it will crowd the pan at first but will wilt quickly. Season with salt and pepper. Slice the reserved garlic.
- When the broccoli rabe has wilted, about 3 minutes, add the shallot, the sliced garlic, and the pepper flakes. Continue cooking until the shallot has softened and the broccoli rabe is cooked through but still has some bite, another 2 minutes. Serve with a squeeze of lemon.
STEAMED BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC
Categories Garlic Side Steam Vegetarian Quick & Easy Healthy Vegan Broccoli Rabe Gourmet
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a 12-inch skillet bring water and soy sauce with garlic to a boil. Add broccoli rabe and cook, covered, over moderately high heat 2 minutes. Remove cover and cook until water is evaporated and broccoli rabe is tender. Season broccoli rabe with salt.
STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC OIL
The garlic and lemon zest jazz up your healthy broccoli side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place a steamer basket in a saucepan filled with 1 inch water. Bring to a gentle boil. Add broccoli. Cover, and cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add garlic and lemon zest; season with salt and pepper. Cook until garlic is golden, 1 to 3 minutes. Immediately remove from heat, and drizzle over broccoli.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g
SAUTéED BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC AND CHILE
This speedy, two-step recipe yields broccoli - or practically any vegetable - that is perfectly browned and cooked all the way through. After florets and thinly sliced stems are seared, add a little water and cover so the broccoli steams in its own juices until fork-tender. Not only does this bring out the vegetable's inherent sweetness, but it softens whatever flavorings you add without burning them. This recipe embraces the prickly heat of chile and garlic, but you could also use ground spices, thyme or rosemary, ginger or scallions, capers or olives. Swap the broccoli for sliced carrots or sweet potatoes, cauliflower florets, broccoli rabe, or green beans, adjusting cook time and water as necessary.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high. Add the broccoli stems, season with salt and pepper, and cook, undisturbed, until starting to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the florets, season generously with salt and pepper, and shake into an even layer. Cook, undisturbed, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and red-pepper flakes and stir until the garlic is fragrant, less than 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium, add 3 tablespoons water, cover, and cook until the broccoli is bright green and fork-tender, 2 to 3 minutes, reducing heat if needed to prevent burning. Season to taste with salt, pepper and red-pepper flakes.
BROCCOLI RABE WITH RAISINS AND GARLIC
Steps:
- Bring a gallon of water to a boil in a large pot. Blanche the rabe for 7 minutes and cool under cold running water. Drain.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and toss, cooking for about 2 minutes, until golden. Add the cooked rabe, raisins, salt and pepper flakes. Shake the skillet and cook until hot, about 7 minutes.
- Pour the remaining oil over the vegetables and adjust seasoning. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 151, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 287 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories easy, quick, weekday, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Using a paring knife, cut off and discard tough bottoms of broccoli stalks. Cut broccoli into florets.
- Place broccoli in a steamer for 3 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook.
- Heat oil in a skillet, add garlic, broccoli and salt and pepper to taste. Saute briefly, being careful not to burn garlic. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 115, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 374 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
STEAMED BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC
A fresh veggie dish that is quick and delicious. It's wonderful at any time of the year when you find Broccoli rabe.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a 12-inch skillet bring water and soy sauce with garlic to a boil.
- Add broccoli rabe and cook, covered, over moderately high heat 2 minutes.
- Remove cover and cook until water is evaporated and broccoli rabe is tender, lightly season with salt if using.
Tips:
- Selecting the freshest broccoli rabe: Look for broccoli rabe with bright green florets and crisp, tender stems. Avoid any bunches that have wilted or yellowed leaves.
- Preparing the broccoli rabe: Trim the tough ends of the broccoli rabe stems and cut the florets into bite-sized pieces. You can also remove the leaves from the stems if desired, but they are edible and nutritious.
- Steaming the broccoli rabe: Steaming is a gentle cooking method that preserves the broccoli rabe's nutrients and vibrant color. You can steam the broccoli rabe in a steamer basket over boiling water, or you can use a microwave steamer.
- Seasoning the broccoli rabe: Once the broccoli rabe is steamed, season it with salt, pepper, and garlic. You can also add other seasonings, such as lemon zest, red pepper flakes, or grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serving the broccoli rabe: Steamed broccoli rabe is a delicious side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses, such as grilled chicken, fish, or steak. It can also be added to salads, soups, and stir-fries.
Conclusion:
Steamed broccoli rabe with garlic is a simple but flavorful dish that is packed with nutrients. It is a great way to enjoy this healthy vegetable and can be easily customized to your taste. With its vibrant color and tender texture, steamed broccoli rabe is sure to be a hit at your next meal.
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