Broccoli and Broccoli Rabe with Roasted Red Peppers
- 3 large red bell peppers
- 4 pounds broccoli, stems trimmed, crowns cut into small florets (about 13 cups florets)
- 2 1/2 pounds broccoli rabe (about 3 large bunches), tough stems trimmed, tops and leaves coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 6 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- Char peppers directly over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides.
- Enclose peppers in paper bag 10 minutes.
- Peel and seed peppers, then cut into 1/3-inch-wide strips.
- (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
- Cover and refrigerate.)
- Working in batches, cook broccoli and broccoli rabe in large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 3 minutes per batch.
- Using large slotted spoon or strainer, transfer vegetables to bowl of ice water to cool.
- Drain well.
- (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
- Wrap in paper towels; enclose in resealable plastic bags and refrigerate.)
- Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic; stir until golden, about 1 minute.
- Add broccoli and broccoli rabe; toss until coated with oil and heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Add bell pepper strips; toss to blend.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to platter.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
red bell peppers, broccoli, broccoli rabe, olive oil, garlic
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/broccoli-and-broccoli-rabe-with-roasted-red-peppers-108246 (may not work)