Sicilian-Style Broccoli Rabe

This is the way broccoli rabe was meant to be cooked. This goes great with a nice steak or fish. Serve with crusty Italian bread and some good vino. The best part is dipping the crusty bread in those juices. Buon appetito!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 78 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons water
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 bunch broccoli rabe, ends trimmed
• 1 clove garlic, very thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cut thick, lower stems off broccoli rabe and peel. Reserve florets and leaves.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes; saute until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add stems; saute until coated with oil, about 45 seconds. Pour in water; continue cooking until stems are mostly tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in florets, leaves, and salt. Cover skillet and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Transfer broccoli rabe and its juices to a serving bowl. Top with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.