BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC, LEMON, AND PARMESAN
SERVES 4
TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes
Do not substitute broccoli for the broccoli rabe here. See the photo that follows the recipe.
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1 |
pound broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces |
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Salt and pepper |
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2 |
tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
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4 |
garlic cloves, minced |
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⅛ |
teaspoon red pepper flakes |
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2 |
teaspoons lemon juice |
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1 |
ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (½ cup) |
1. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Add broccoli rabe and 1 tablespoon salt and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain broccoli rabe in colander; set aside.
2. Wipe pot dry with paper towels, add oil, garlic, and pepper flakes and cook over medium heat until sizzling, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in drained broccoli rabe and cook until hot and well coated, about 1 minute. Off heat, stir in lemon juice and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.