Broccoli Rabe with Paprika Potatoes
- 1 bunch broccoli rabe (12 ounces to 1 pound)
- Kosher salt
- 12 ounces small new potatoes, skin-on, scrubbed (about 1 1/2 inches in diameter)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for finishing
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Fill a 12-inch high-sided skillet with 2 inches of water, cover and bring to a boil.
- Trim 1/4 inch from the stem ends of the broccoli rabe (as they can be dried out) and discard.
- Add 1 tablespoon salt and the trimmed broccoli rabe to the boiling water.
- Boil until the stems are tender when pierced with a knife, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Remove with tongs to a colander to drain.
- When cool enough to handle, press out as much excess water as possible from the broccoli rabe, and then chop into 1- to 2-inch pieces.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
- Quarter the potatoes and slice the garlic into thin slivers.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- When the oil is hot, add the potatoes, cut-side down, and cook until browned, about 4 minutes.
- Turn with tongs or a slotted spoon to the other cut side and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes more.
- Lower the heat to medium, add the garlic and stir until it softens a bit, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the paprika until the potatoes are coated, about 30 seconds more.
- Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
- Add the reserved cooking water and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook the potatoes until tender when pierced with a knife, about 5 more minutes.
- If there is still a lot of water in the skillet, uncover, increase the heat and reduce until only 2 to 3 tablespoons remain, enough to coat the broccoli rabe.
- Add the chopped broccoli rabe to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Drizzle with a generous amount of olive oil and serve.
broccoli rabe, kosher salt, new potatoes, garlic, olive oil, paprika, freshly ground black pepper
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/broccoli-rabe-with-paprika-potatoes.html (may not work)