Best 10 Broccoli Rabe With Lemon And Garlic Recipes

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Broccoli rabe, also known as rapini, is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be prepared in a variety of ways. Its slightly bitter taste pairs well with the bright acidity of lemon and the savory flavor of garlic. In this article, we will explore a classic recipe for broccoli rabe with lemon and garlic, a simple but flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weekday meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 bunches broccoli rabe
3 tablespoons good olive oil
6 large cloves garlic, sliced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut off and discard the tough ends of the broccoli rabe and cut the rest of into 2-inch pieces. Place the broccoli in a colander and rinse. Drain well. Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Add the garlic and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes, until golden brown. Remove the garlic with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Add the broccoli to the hot oil. Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper and cook, covered, over medium to low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally with tongs, until the stalks are tender but still al dente. Add the reserved garlic, check the seasonings, and serve hot.

LEMON BROCCOLI RABE



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 gallon water
Salt
2 bunches broccoli rabe, chopped
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
Pinch red pepper flakes
1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan
1 lemon, zested
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large sauce pot, bring 1 gallon of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli rabe and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, garlic and red pepper flakes. Allow garlic to brown.
  • Add broccoli rabe to skillet with toasted garlic. Toss to combine. Toss in Parmesan and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 6 milligrams, Sodium 351 milligrams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 4 grams

LEMON-GARLIC BROCCOLI RABE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Trim 1 bunch broccoli rabe and cut into 2-inch pieces. Cook in boiling salted water until tender, 2 to 3 minutes; drain. Saute 2 sliced garlic cloves in olive oil in a large skillet until golden. Add the broccoli rabe, 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, 1¿2 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper; toss. Top with shredded asiago.

SAUTEED BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC



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Peppery broccoli rabe is blanched before going into a hot skillet with a liberal amount of garlic. Lemon wedges and red-pepper flakes complete the quick side dish. It's also delicious tucked into our Italian Pressed Picnic Sandwich.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound trimmed broccoli rabe
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Lemon wedges and red-pepper flakes, for serving

Steps:

  • Blanch broccoli rabe in a pot of salted boiling water until bright green, about 30 seconds. Drain well; let cool on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook garlic in oil until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add broccoli rabe, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until just heated through. Serve with lemon wedges and red-pepper flakes.
  • Remove garlic from oil, and set aside. Place pan back over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add broccoli rabe. Cook, turning occasionally, until heated through, about 4 minutes. Return garlic to pan. Season with salt, pepper, and red-pepper flakes, if using. Serve.

ROASTED GARLIC LEMON BROCCOLI



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I was looking for a unique way to prepare broccoli and decided to give this a try! Florets are roasted after being tossed in olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and minced garlic. A squeeze of lemon juice before serving seals the deal.

Provided by NERDYCHEESECAKE

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 heads broccoli, separated into florets
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, toss broccoli florets with the extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, pepper and garlic. Spread the broccoli out in an even layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until florets are tender enough to pierce the stems with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and transfer to a serving platter. Squeeze lemon juice liberally over the broccoli before serving for a refreshing, tangy finish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 326.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

EASY LEMON AND GARLIC BROCCOLI



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This is an easy recipe for a delicious broccoli side that takes just a few minutes to make.

Provided by Upagainstawall

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound broccoli, separated into florets
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place broccoli florets in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir 2 teaspoons lemon juice into water in a small bowl and pour the mixture into the skillet. Cover and steam until broccoli is bright green and tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • While broccoli is steaming, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and stir in garlic and salt; turn heat to low and let the garlic gently fry until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Drain water from cooked broccoli and return to skillet; sprinkle with 2 more teaspoons lemon juice and the butter and garlic mixture. Sprinkle broccoli with black pepper, toss to combine, and season with a bit more pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 99.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC



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I confess, I have an addiction to broccoli rabe. I love the bitter flavor of this delicious green vegetable. I have always believed that bitter is such an important, yet under rated flavor in our culture. http://www.elanaspantry.com/broccoli-rabe-with-garlic/

Provided by Elanas Pantry

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 1 batch, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bunch broccoli rabe, trim off tough stems on bottom
2 tablespoons olive oil
10 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon sea salt (celtic)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet.
  • Add garlic to skillet and cook over medium heat until lightly browned, a few minutes.
  • Add broccoli rabe to skillet, and cook until wilted.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to a bowl and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.2, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 146.8, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.5

BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC & LEMON



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Jazz up your greens with fresh citrus and punchy garlic for a healthy veggie accompaniment

Provided by James Martin

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 heads broccoli , cut into florets
3 tbsp olive oil
5 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
zest 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the broccoli and cook for 4 mins or until just tender. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the garlic, cook until lightly golden, then add the lemon zest and cook for 1 min more. When the broccoli is cooked, drain well, toss with the garlicky oil, season and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein

BROCCOLI RABE AND OLIVES WITH LEMON



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Make and share this Broccoli Rabe and Olives With Lemon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb broccoli rabe, trimmed
1 lemon, halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/3 cup green olives, pitted and roughly chopped
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli rabe and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, broil both lemon halves until lightly charred, about 5 minutes. Remove and cool. Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic and cook about 2 minutes. Squeeze 1 lemon half into the skillet. Add the broccoli rabe, olives, salt, and pepper and heat through, about 2 minutes.
  • Serve, using the other lemon half, cut into wedges, for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.1, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 148, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 4

BROCCOLI RABE WITH MELTED GARLIC



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Categories     Garlic     Leafy Green     Vegetable     Side     Sauté     Thanksgiving     Broccoli Rabe     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
20 large garlic cloves, peeled, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
4 pounds broccoli rabe (rapini), thick stems trimmed

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in small saucepan over low heat. Add garlic and simmer until garlic is very tender, about 10 minutes (do not brown). Remove from heat; stir in dried crushed red pepper. (Melted garlic can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm before continuing.)
  • Cook broccoli rabe in very large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well. Toss with melted garlic and oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • To save time, buy pre-washed broccoli rabe. If you're using fresh broccoli rabe, be sure to rinse it thoroughly before cooking.
  • For a more intense flavor, use roasted garlic instead of raw garlic.
  • If you don't have white wine on hand, you can substitute chicken broth or water.
  • Serve broccoli rabe with lemon and garlic as a side dish to grilled or roasted meats, fish, or poultry.
  • Broccoli rabe can also be used in pasta dishes, salads, and soups.

Conclusion:

Broccoli rabe with lemon and garlic is a simple but delicious dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's healthy, flavorful, and easy to make. So next time you're looking for a new side dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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