Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Golden Raisins

Name: Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Golden Raisins
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 454 grams broccoli rabe (rapini); 0 teaspoons crushed red pepper; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 59 milliliters golden raisins; 0 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Golden Raisins a try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 87 calories, 4g of protein, and 4g of fat. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and whole 30 diet. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, kosher salt, garlic cloves, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Bring 8 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan.

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Water

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Sauce Pan

Cut broccoli rabe into 2-inch pieces. Cook broccoli rabe in boiling water 2 minutes; drain.

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Broccoli Rabe

Water

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

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Frying Pan

Add olive oil to pan; swirl to coat.

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Olive Oil

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Frying Pan

Add crushed red pepper and garlic to pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring occasionally.

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Red Pepper Flakes

Garlic

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Frying Pan

Add broccoli rabe and raisins to pan; cook 2 minutes. Stir in salt and black pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Broccoli Rabe

Raisins

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Frying Pan

VARIATION Broccoli Rabe with Polenta Croutons: Prepare base recipe, omitting raisins.

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Broccoli Rabe

Croutons

Polenta

Raisins

Base

Cut four 1-inch slices of refrigerated tube polenta; cut slices into 1-inch cubes.

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Prepared Polenta

Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

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Frying Pan

Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil to pan; swirl to coat.

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Frying Pan

Add polenta; cook 8 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Top broccoli rabe with croutons.

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Broccoli Rabe

Croutons

Polenta

Serves 4 (serving size: about 2/3 cup) CALORIES 137; FAT 8g (sat 9g); SODIUM 253mg

VARIATION Broccoli Rabe with Sesame and Soy: Prepare base recipe, keeping rabe whole, mincing garlic, substituting 2 teaspoons peanut oil for olive oil, and omitting raisins. Gently toss sauted rabe in 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce, 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil.

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Rice Vinegar

Broccoli Rabe

Peanut Oil

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Raisins

Garlic

Sesame Seeds

Sugar

Base

Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds.

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Serves 4 (serving size: about 2/3 cup) CALORIES 71; FAT 2g (sat 5g); SODIUM 251mg

VARIATION Broccoli Rabe with White Beans and Parmesan: Prepare base recipe, increasing oil to 2 tablespoons, increasing red pepper to 1/4 teaspoon, increasing garlic to 5 cloves, omitting raisins, and increasing black pepper to 1/2 teaspoon. Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can rinsed and drained cannellini beans; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Top with 1 ounce shaved Parmesan cheese.

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Cannellini Beans