Broccoli Rabe Crostini with Crotonese and Black Pepper-Oregano Oil

Name: Broccoli Rabe Crostini with Crotonese and Black Pepper-Oregano Oil
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps freshly ground black pepper; 227 grams broccoli rabe, rinsed and dried; 227 grams Crotonese cheese or other semi-soft sheeps milk cheese; 4 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil plus 1/2 cup; 4 cloves garlic, sliced paper thin; 12 slices Italian country-style bread; 1 teaspoons dried oregano; 59 milliliters fresh oregano leaves; 4 Tbsps red wine vinegar; 4 servings Salt and pepper to taste

Broccoli Rabe Crostini with Crotonese and Black Pepper-Oregano Oil might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains around 7g of protein, 36g of fat, and a total of 494 calories. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of pepper, salt and pepper, extra virgin olive oil plus 1/2 cup, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegan diet.

Instructions

Bring 6 quarts water to boil. Set up an ice bath with 4 cups water and 4 cups ice in a large mixing bowl.

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Submerge broccoli rabe in boiling water and cook 3 minutes until bright green and fork tender.

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Broccoli Rabe

Water

Remove from boiling water and plunge into ice bath and allow to cool (about 5 minutes).

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Remove rabe from ice bath and drain well.

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Remove florets and cut remaining stalks into 1/2-inch pieces.

Place in mixing bowl and add garlic, 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar and crumbled dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. In a blender, mix 2 tablespoons black pepper, fresh oregano and a half cup extra virgin olive oil until smooth and dark green. When ready to serve guests, toast bread on both sides over the grill. Spoon 2 tablespoons broccoli rabe over each piece of bread and drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper-oregano oil. Shave a piece of crotonese over with a peeler and serve still warm.

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil