Broccoli Rabe with Black Olives and Lemon Zest
- Two 1-pound bunches broccoli rabe, thick stems discarded
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup pitted oil-cured black olives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- Cook the broccoli rabe in a large pot of boiling water until it is bright green, about 1 minute.
- Drain the rabe, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
- In a large skillet, heat the 2 tablespoons of oil.
- Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook over moderately low heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the broccoli rabe and the reserved cooking water, cover and simmer over moderately low heat until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the olives and lemon zest and season with salt.
- Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with oil.
- Sprinkle with the cheese and serve.
broccoli rabe, extravirgin olive oil, garlic, red pepper, pitted oil, lemon zest, salt, cheese
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/broccoli-rabe-with-black-olives-and-lemon-zest (may not work)