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Best Sautéed Broccoli Rabe Recipe That Tames the Bitter

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe Superfood

dana vento
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Additional Time 2 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Recipes
Cuisine vegetable
Servings 2 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large bunch of Broccoli Rabe
  • 2 Tsp Salt
  • Olive Oil 1-2 Tsp
  • Garlic Cloves 3 Peeled and whole
  • 1/4 C Water

Instructions
 

  • First, prep the rapini by doing the following: wash, rinse, repeat.
  • After 2 good washes, allow the broccoli rabe to drain in the colander.
  • Use scissors to cut into smaller pieces.
  • Toss Garlic amidst the cleaned broccoli rabe.
  • In your 4 Qt Stockpot, place the olive oil.
  • ALTERNATE COOKING Directions for regular 4 quart pots below in notes.
  • Then add in the broccoli rabe and garlic.
  • A dash of your water.
  • Salt.
  • Put the lid on the 4 Qt. Stockpot.
  • Turn the stovetop top medium-low heat and cook for anywhere between 20-25 minutes.
  • Once the broccoli rabe has wilted on down (see pic), it's time to remove the lid.
    broccoli rabe before and after topped cooking
  • For 10-15 minutes, allow the broccoli rabe to continue cooking at the same heat, and let the water cook away (evaporate)
  • Once this is done, remove from heat, toss with a light sprinkle of crushed red pepper.
    broccoli rabe cooked with fork in it
  • Enjoy! ~Dana XO

Notes

Do not add too much water, a dash is a few tablespoons.
You will not need to add more olive oil when using the waterless cooking because when the lid is placed on it turns out perfect.   
Do adjust the garlic to your preference more or less. I prefer more and sometimes add 6 cloves.
The garlic will become smashable, after cooking so smash it into the broccoli rabe.
Do cut at least 1" off the stems when washing. 
Rinse well and drain.
The broccoli rabe does not need to be dry to use.
Red Pepper is optional.
You could use a frying pan but it will spatter. 
Boiling takes the bitter out, in my case steaming does the same thing.
Salt is optional, however, the salt will bring the flavor of the veggie out nicely.
Increase or decrease the salt as preferred.
You can eat this on sandwiches.
Try this as a side dish.
Use broccoli rabe as a main meal or atop bread.
The options are endless.
Also, you can top it with parmesan cheese, but it does change the taste a bit.
In order to yield the right taste, you will need to cover to cook for a while.

METHOD For YOUR 4 Quart Any Brand Cookware: 

In a 4 quart pot, add the cut broccoli rabe, garlic, olive oil, and increase your water to 3/4 of a cup.
Add the salt. 
Top with a lid. 
Use medium heat to bring to an almost boil, and then decrease heat. 
Take the lid off and allow the wilted, softened broccoli rabe to continue to cook until the water evaporates and follow the servings steps above in the original direction section above. 
*different cookware yields different results.