Broccoli Rabe with Roasted Peppers

Deliciously peppery broccoli rabe (rapini) is cooked with extra virgin olive oil and garlic, then sprinkled with Parmesan cheese to serve in this authentic Italian dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 93 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 5 cloves garlic, sliced
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed
• 2 roasted red peppers, drained and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli rabe, and cook uncovered until the stems are tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until tender, about 1 minute. Add the broccoli rabe. Cook and stir until the broccoli rabe has been cooked to your desired degree of tenderness, about 5 minutes for soft. Stir in the roasted peppers until heated, then remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the lemon juice. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.