Sautéed Broccoli Rabe With Garlic And Lemon Recipe

Name: Sautéed Broccoli Rabe With Garlic And Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds broccoli rabe (rapini); 3 quarts water; 2 tablespoons soft whole wheat breadcrumbs, toasted; 1 tablespoon grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds broccoli rabe (rapini)
3 quarts water
2 tablespoons soft whole wheat breadcrumbs, toasted
1 tablespoon grated fresh Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1
Thinly slice leafy greens of broccoli rabe. Peel tough lower stalk, and coarsely chop.
2
Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a large Dutch oven. Add broccoli rabe, and cook 1 minute. Drain well; set aside. Combine breadcrumbs and cheese in a small bowl; stir well, and set aside.
3
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, and saute 30 seconds. Add broccoli rabe, and saute 4 minutes or until tender. Add salt and next 4 ingredients; toss well. Place in a serving bowl; sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture. Serve immediately.
4
Toasted Breadcrumbs: To make toasted soft breadcrumbs, place a slice of whole wheat bread in a food processor, and process until fine crumbs form. Spread the breadcrumbs on a baking sheet, and bake at 400u00b0 for 2 minutes or until toasted.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds broccoli rabe (rapini), 3 quarts water, 2 tablespoons soft whole wheat breadcrumbs, toasted, 1 tablespoon grated fresh Parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Sautéed Broccoli Rabe With Garlic And Lemon falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sautéed Broccoli Rabe With Garlic And Lemon

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