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How to Cook Broccoli Rabe

How to cook broccoli rabe perfectly from a family friend who is a master Italian chef. The recipe is simple, healthful and delicious.

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Ingredients

  • 1 large bunch of fresh broccoli rabe
  • 3 tablespoons cold pressed extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 whole bulb of fresh peeled garlic, coarsely chopped
  • Pink Himalayan sea salt, to taste
  • Crushed red pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Trim the thick tough stems from the broccoli rabe then rinse and pat very dry.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat; add the chopped garlic and sauté briefly, 30-45 seconds.
  3. Add the broccoli rabe, toss to coat in the oil and garlic and reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli wilts. After 3 minutes, add the remaining tablespoon of oil along with 1 tablespoon of water and salt and crushed red pepper to taste. Add an additional tablespoon of water ever 3 minutes or so, stirring each time. Cook broccoli rabe for about 20 minutes total or until it is very, very wilted. Adjust seasoning and serve.

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