Recipe: BRAISED BROCCOLI RABE

The secret to bright green broccoli rabe, without a hint of bitterness, is pre-cooking it in boiling water and cooling for up to 1/2 hour in an ice-water bath.

 Food weight: 1.0

INGREDIENTS:

2 bunches broccoli rabe

4 quarts water

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

DIRECTIONS:

Trim and chop broccoli rabe into 2-inch pieces. In a large pot bring water and salt to a boil. Drop broccoli rabe in boiling water and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and cool in ice water for 1/2 to 1 hour. Drain well. In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic is golden brown. Add broccoli rabe, cover, and lower heat to medium-low. Let cook for 4 minutes to heat broccoli rabe. Toss with salt to taste just before serving.

Serves 4

NUTRITION IN A BOX

Per 1/2 bunch serving:

Food weight: 1.0

Calories: 92

Fat: 8 g (0 g EPA, 0 g DHA, <1 ala="ala" font="font" g="g">

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 112 mg

Carbohydrate: 5 g

Dietary Fiber: 3 g

Sugars: < 1 g

Protein: 4 g