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Rapini with Pine Nuts, Raisins and Crispy Garlic

This Sicilian inspired recipe for Rapini, aka broccoli rabe, is blanched to crisp perfection, then sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts, raisins and crispy garlic chips. It's a simple Italian side dish that's packed with flavor and only takes 20 minutes to make.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 260 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • kosher salt as needed
  • 1 bunch rapini (broccoli rabe) washed, ends trimmed and roughly chopped into 2-inch pieces
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic very thinly sliced
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes optional
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • ¼ cup pine nuts toasted

Notes

  • Rehydrate your raisins first by adding them to a small bowl, cover with water and microwave for 30-40 seconds. let sit, then drain before using.
  • You can leave the stems whole if you prefer - just make sure you trim the bottoms off first.
  • Use a really high quality extra-virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
  • If your garlic has green sprouts running throughout the clove, remove it first. 
  • Rehydrate your raisins first by adding them to a small bowl, cover with water and microwave for 30-40 seconds. let sit, then drain before using.
  • Be sure to toast your pine nuts for a few minutes in a dry skillet or in the oven. Watch so they don't burn!

Nutrition Information

Calories 260kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 15g Sodium 24mg (1%) Potassium 251mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1521IU (30%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 71mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260

% Daily Value*

Calories 260kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Sodium 24mg 1%
Potassium 251mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1521IU 30%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 71mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.