Broccoli Rabe
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Broccoli Rabe or Rapini is such a good for you veggie that makes a phenomenal side dish in minutes! Today's Sautéed Broccoli rabe is inspired by the flavors of Italy, and pairs so well with plenty of main dishes! All the details below on what rapini is, how to cook it and tips for perfecting it!
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Ingredients
- 2 rapini bunches, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 5 cloves garlic sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes
Notes
- Hot Honey
- Greek Salad Dressing
- Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- Tahini Sauce
- Spicy Mayo
- Chili Oil.
- all of which you can find on America's test Kitchen.
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- Hot Honey
- Chili Oil Recipe
- Make sure you busy vibrantly green broccoli rabe with no yellow leaves or florets.
- The thick part of the stem in the broccoli rabe is usually extra tough and bitter, and you need to trim it out. Similar to the asparagus, you're going to remove about 1 inch form the bottom of the stem.
- Choose between blanching or non blanching, and proceed with sautéing the rapini.
- You can also steam the broccoli rabe instead of blanching if you choose to remove that bitterness.
- Season the broccoli rabe really well because salt cuts down the bitterness.
- Whether you prefer butter or olive oil, it's your choice.
- Make sure you cook enough for the crowd. Greens will shrink tremendously when cooked, and the amount may seem little when prepared.
- Feel free to add any toasted nut, lemon juice, orange zest, Hot Honey, or any flavoring to this wonderful veggie.
- Meats. Ribeye Steak , Lamb Steaks , Best NY Strip Steak.
- Chicken. Hot Honey Chicken, Air Fryer Chicken Breast, Air Fryer Chicken Legs.
- Seafood. Sweet Chili Salmon , Perch, Pan Seared Cod, Baked Mahi Mahi, Halibut, Chilean Sea Bass.
- Carbs. Cilantro Lime Rice, Air Fryer Garlic Bread, Crispy Potatoes, Cornbread Recipe.
- Sauces. Tahini Sauce, Greek Salad Dressing, Hot Honey, Chili Oil Recipe
- Tips For Cooking Broccoli Rabe
- How to Store and Reheat Rapini?
- It's best to store any leftover for up to 5 days in a container in the fridge. When ready to eat, you can eat it cold tossed in a salad dressing or sauce. Drizzle it with some Greek Salad Dressing and add some feta cheese for a wonderful dish! Or serve it with Garlic Parmesan Sauce, Tahini Sauce, Spicy Mayo, or Chili Oil.
- If you'd like to reheat it, you can do so in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
- Why is Rapini So Bitter?
- There's a deep scientific explanation and so many ways to improve on that, all of which you can find on America's test Kitchen. While we feel this bitterness is unique and similar to kale, or chard, it's not the same for everyone. That article above is super informative and scientific too!
- How to Make Broccoli Rabe Less Bitter
- There are plenty of tips on that article too, but we tried a few tested ways. The first one is blanching. When you blanch or boil the rapini, much of it's bitterness is lost in the boiling water. The water eventually you will discard of course. And at that point sautéing in garlic, olive oil, adding parmesan and seasoning will help tremendously.
- Another thing we tested is the cutting of the veggie. We cut off the thick part of the stem only and keep the long stalks as they are. Chopping up the rapini will increase its bitterness. Don't worry as it wilts and shrinks after cooking, it won't look that long.
- What to Serve with Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
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