Rapini with Garlic, Chile, and Lemon

1. 1

   Wash the greens carefully, plunging each leaf in plenty of cold water and swishing to loosen any dirt or grit.

2. 2

   Remove the soft leaves from the tough stems and set aside.

3. 3

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a rapid boil.

4. 4

   While the water is heating, prepare an ice-water bath to shock the rapini and stop the cooking.

5. 5

   When the water has come to a boil, add the rapini and blanch just long enough to set the color and tame the bitterness, not longer than 1 minute.

6. 6

   Immediately plunge into the ice bath.

7. 7

   When cool, drain the rapini and squeeze dry.

8. 8

   Set aside.

9. 9

   Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium-low heat and add the garlic and chile flakes, allowing them to infuse the oil.

10. 10

    Keep the heat low enough that the garlic doesnt color.

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    Add the blanched greens and saute until the rapini is warmed through but still a little crunchy.

12. 12

    Season with salt and pepper, squeeze the lemon over the greens, and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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