Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Hot Pepper
- 2 bunches of broccoli rabe (about 1 1/4 pounds)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 dried cayenne pepper, sliced coarse, or a pinch of dried chile flakes
- 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- Salt
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Stem: 2 bunches of broccoli rabe (about 1 1/4 pounds).
- Cut off and discard any woody parts of the stems.
- Cut the rest of the stems into 1/2-inch-long pieces.
- Slice the leafy parts into 1-inch ribbons.
- Wash the greens in cold water and drain.
- Into a wide saute pan over medium heat, pour: 3 tablespoons olive oil.
- When hot, add: 1 dried cayenne pepper, sliced coarse, or a pinch of dried chile flakes, 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped.
- Stir once, then quickly toss in the broccoli rabe and season with: Salt.
- If all the broccoli rabe wont fit in the pan, wait until some of it is wilted before adding the rest.
- The residual water from washing the greens should be enough to cook them, but if the pan gets too dry and starts to sizzle, add more water.
- The toughness of broccoli rabe varies wildly.
- Cooking it until tender can take anywhere from 4 to 12 minutes.
- Keep checking for tenderness and seasoning.
- Just before serving stir in: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/broccoli-rabe-with-garlic-and-hot-pepper-387215 (may not work)