Garlic-Braised Broccoli Rabe

  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins

Broccoli rabe is related to both the cabbage and turnip families. Use in place of broccoli in recipes but note that it cooks much faster than its relatives.

Ingredients

1pound (1 to 2 bunches) broccoli rabe, trimmed, cleaned well and cut up
2tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2-- garlic cloves, sliced
1/2teaspoon salt
-- Coarsely ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place broccoli rabe in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes; drain well.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; sauté 3 minutes, taking care not to brown. Add broccoli rabe, salt and pepper; sauté 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Recipe by Crescent Dragonwagon

Nutritional Info *per serving

  • Calories 70
  • Glycemic Load 0
  • Fat 5g
  • Saturated Fat .5g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat .5g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 3.5g
  • Cholesterol 0
  • Sodium 220mg
  • Potassium 240mg
  • Carbohydrate 5g
  • Fiber 2g
  • Sugars 1g
  • Protein 2g
  • Trans Fat 0
  • Vitamin A 10%
  • Vitamin C 110%
  • Calcium 4%
  • Iron 4%