Broccoli Rabe (rapini)
This wonderful green is the flowering tops of the turnip. Similar to turnip
greens eaten mainly in the south, they are a tasty as they are good for you.
Preparation Time: 30 minutes Serving Size: 2
- 1 pound broccoli rabe (rapini)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
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- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
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Trim the rapini from its stalks but leave
whole. Heat oil in sauté pan over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper
flakes. Cook for 1 minute. Add rapini and coat well with the flavored oil.
Carefully pour chicken stock into the pan and cover. Cook on low heat,
stirring often, until rapini is tender. Add water if necessary to keep pan
from drying out. Remove from heat and stir in pine nuts. |
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