Sauteed Broccoli Rabe with Garlic
- 2 pounds broccoli rabe, hollow or coarse stems discarded
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup water
- Separate broccoli rabe leaves from florets.
- Tear any large leaves into 2-inch pieces and chop remaining stems coarse.
- In a heavy 3-quart saucepan or skillet large enough to hold broccoli rabe saute garlic and red pepper flakes in 1/4 cup oil over moderately high heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- (Do not brown garlic.)
- Add broccoli rabe and saute, turning with tongs, until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in salt and black pepper and saute, stirring, 1 minute.
- Add water and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Serve broccoli rabe with lemon and drizzled with additional oil.
broccoli rabe, garlic, pepper, extravirgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling, coarse salt, freshly ground black pepper, water
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sauteed-broccoli-rabe-with-garlic-recipe.html (may not work)