Grilled Broccoli Rabe with Grilled Pepper Relish
- 3 bell peppers (orange, red and yellow, or all one color)
- Canola oil, for brushing
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 bunches broccoli rabe, woody stems trimmed
- Heat the grill to high; if using charcoal, wait until the coals are ashed over and glowing.
- Brush the peppers with canola oil, season with salt and pepper and grill, covered, turning occasionally, until charred on all sides and tender, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let steam and soften for 15 minutes.
- Keep the grill at high heat.
- While the peppers steam, smash the garlic cloves, sprinkle with salt, and use the blade of your knife to work the garlic to a puree.
- Transfer to a bowl and add the olive oil, vinegar, basil, parsley and salt and pepper.
- Peel, seed and dice the peppers and add them to the bowl.
- Taste and season as needed.
- Let the relish sit at room temperature while you cook the broccoli rabe.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the broccoli rabe, cook for 2 minutes, then immediately plunge it into an ice water bath.
- Drain until almost dry but still slightly damp (a little bit of water helps the rabe steam on the grill).
- Brush the rabe with canola oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the broccoli rabe until crisp-tender and slightly charred on both sides, about 1 minute per side.
- Transfer to a platter, top with the pepper relish and drizzle with a bit of olive oil.
bell peppers, canola oil, salt, garlic, extravirgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh basil, flatleaf, broccoli rabe
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/grilled-broccoli-rabe-with-grilled-pepper-relish.html (may not work)