Best 11 Spicy Sauteed Broccoli Rabe Recipes

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Spicy sauteed broccoli rabe is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. This versatile dish can be served as a side dish, main course, or even an appetizer. Broccoli rabe, also known as rapini, is a cruciferous vegetable that is packed with nutrients, including vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber and antioxidants. The addition of spicy peppers and garlic adds a delicious kick of flavor to the dish, while the lemon juice helps to brighten and balance the flavors.

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SPICY GARLIC BROCCOLI RABE



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When it comes to carefree entertaining, you can't beat a four-ingredient recipe like this! Red pepper flakes add just the right amount of spice to colorful broccoli rabe. -Clara Coulson Minney, Washington Court House, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3-1/2 pounds broccoli rabe
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Fill a Dutch oven two-thirds full with water; bring to a boil. Trim ½ in. from broccoli rabe stems; discard any coarse or damaged leaves. Rinse broccoli rabe in cold water and cut into 2-in. pieces. Add to boiling water. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until crisp-tender, 1-2 minutes. Drain., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add pepper flakes; cook and stir 30 seconds longer. Add broccoli rabe and salt; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY STIR-FRIED BROCCOLI RABE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons naturally brewed soy sauce
2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 pound firm tofu, rinsed, patted dry, and sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 pounds broccoli rabe, tough stalks trimmed
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 plump garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
Coarse sea salt
Freshly milled black pepper
Lemon wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, combine the lemon juice, soy sauce, basil, oil, vinegar, and lemon zest. Lay the tofu slices in a baking dish that can hold them in a single snug layer. Pour the marinade over the tofu. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the tofu is nearly dry and well browned.
  • To make the broccoli rabe, chop the tender stalks and greens into 2-inch pieces and soak them in a large basin of cold water.
  • In a heavy, wide saute pan over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the garlic and saute gently for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden. Add the red pepper flakes and tofu and saute for 1 minute. Scoop the greens from the water and add them to the pan. Raise the heat and turn the greens over in the oil with a pair of tongs. When the greens begin to simmer, reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until the greens are tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve drizzled with some of the liquor and garnished with the lemon wedges and garlic cloves.

SAUTEED BROCCOLI RABE



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Kosher salt
1 bunch broccoli rabe, tough, non-leafy stems removed
Extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, smashed
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil. Set up a bowl of well salted ice water. Drop the broccoli rabe into the boiling water and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the boiling water and plunge immediately into the ice water. Once cool remove from the ice water and let dry. It can be used right away or held for future use.
  • Coat a large saute pan with olive oil. Add the smashed garlic and crushed red pepper and bring to medium heat. Once the garlic is brown and aromatic, remove it from the pan and discard. It has fulfilled its garlic destiny. Add the broccoli rabe and toss around in the oil to heat up and season. Remember the broccoli is already cooked. Add more oil, if needed and season with salt if needed (it probably will).

SPICY BROCCOLI RABE



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Categories     Garlic     Side     Sauté     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Bell Pepper     Hot Pepper     Broccoli Rabe     Simmer     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup nonfat chicken broth
1 1/2 lb broccoli rabe, hollow stems trimmed
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
3 garlic cloves, smashed

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste in a large saucepan and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are just tender, about 8 minutes.

SPICY SAUSAGE BROCCOLI RABE PARMESAN



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Simple, quick, inexpensive, and a little spicy. Delicious!!!

Provided by DMarie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces whole wheat rotini pasta
3 bunches broccoli rabe, trimmed
4 (4 ounce) links hot Italian sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tablespoon sausage drippings
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon olive oil, or to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the rotini, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 6 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the broccoli rabe, recover, and steam until just tender, about 2 minutes depending on thickness.
  • Place the Italian sausage into a large skillet over medium heat, and cook until browned and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage from pan and set aside; drain excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon of sausage drippings in the pan. Sprinkle in the garlic, and cook until it starts to brown, about 1 minute; stir in half the broccoli rabe. Cook and stir until the rabe has wilted, and add the remaining rabe and the diced tomatoes. Cook until all the rabe is tender, about 5 minutes; sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
  • Return the sausage to the skillet, and cook just until the meat is hot; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper flakes, and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve over hot rotini.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.5 g, Cholesterol 69.4 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 34.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 1084 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

SPICY SAUTEED BROCCOLI RABE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 bunches broccoli rabe, trimmed
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat; season generously with salt. Blanch broccoli rabe until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add garlic, and cook until lightly golden. Add blanched broccoli rabe; season with red-pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper; toss to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve immediately.

SAUTEED GARLIC BROCCOLI - SPICY



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Make and share this Sauteed Garlic Broccoli - Spicy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rise3834

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil (light is best)
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 lbs broccoli

Steps:

  • Cut broccoli into bite sized pieces.
  • Boil in salted water for about 5 to 7 minutes (broccoli should just start to soften).
  • Rinse under COLD water (to stop the cooking).
  • Dry to remove any excess water.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil until hot.
  • Add the garlic and pepper flakes.
  • Sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add the broccoli and "some" of the broth. (I say "some" as you don't want it soaking in it, you just want it to help steam and add flavor)
  • Cook for 2 to 4 minutes (depending on the way you like your broccoli, tender or crisp) stirring the entire time. Season lightly with table salt.
  • As everyone has their own tastes, increase or decrease the garlic and or pepper flakes as desired.

ERIC RIPERT'S SAUTEED BROCCOLI RABE



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Salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes are all you need to season this tender broccoli rabe from chef Eric Ripert. Serve with his Whole Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Red-Wine Butter Sauce for an elegant meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 bunches broccoli rabe, washed and trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, sliced
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until golden.
  • Add broccoli rabe and 1 cup water; season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until water has evaporated and broccoli rabe is tender. Serve immediately.

SPICY GARLIC BROCCOLI RABE



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A very yummy dish I found in Cooking Light! If you like broccoli rabe, spicy and garlic...you'll LOVE this! Recommended pairing is potatoes and pork chops but I serve it with most anything! Alter the garlic and crushed red peppers to suit your tastes. We add lots more!

Provided by RedVinoGirl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces (about 6 cups)
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon fleur de sel

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli rabe in boiling water 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and plunge broccoli rabe into ice water; drain. Squeeze dry.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic to pain; cook 1 minute. Add broccoli rabe, juice, and pepper to pan; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  • Drizzle with remaining 2 teaspoons oil and sprinkle with fleur de sel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.7, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 145.9, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 0.2

SPICY SAUTEED BROCCOLINI WITH GARLIC



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Categories     Garlic     Vegetable     Side     Sauté     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Broccoli     Winter     Broccoli Rabe     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lb Broccolini (sometimes called baby broccoli)* or broccoli rabe, ends trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1/4 cup low-fat chicken stock or low-sodium fat-free chicken broth
Available at specialty produce markets and many supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Cook Broccolini in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until stems are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander, then plunge into a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Add half of garlic and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes and sauté, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 1 minute. Add half of Broccolini and 2 tablespoons stock and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish, then repeat with remaining oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, Broccolini, and stock. Season with salt.

SPICY ROASTED SHRIMP AND BROCCOLI RABE



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This dish uses one of my favorite techniques for cooking just about anything quickly: high-heat roasting. All you do is spread seasoned protein and vegetables out on one rimmed baking sheet and roast everything at the same time. Here I've paired shrimp with broccoli rabe, which cook in about 10 minutes flat.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 pound broccoli rabe, tough bottom stems removed
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, optional
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes, or to taste
3/4 pound large shrimp, peeled
1 teaspoon orange zest
Orange wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, toss broccoli with 2 tablespoons olive oil, the sesame oil if using, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon chile flakes. In a separate bowl, combine shrimp, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the orange zest, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon chile flakes.
  • Spread broccoli and shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast, tossing once or twice halfway through, until shrimp are just opaque and broccoli is tender and golden around the edges, about 10 minutes. Serve with orange wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 226, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 680 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose tender broccoli rabe: Look for broccoli rabe with tightly closed buds and smooth, dark green leaves. Avoid bunches with yellow or wilted leaves.
  • Wash broccoli rabe thoroughly: Broccoli rabe can be gritty, so wash it well before cooking. Soak it in a bowl of cold water for a few minutes, then drain and rinse.
  • Trim broccoli rabe: Cut off the tough ends of the broccoli rabe stalks. You can also remove the leaves from the stalks, if desired.
  • Cook broccoli rabe quickly: Broccoli rabe cooks quickly, so don't overcook it. Cook it for just a few minutes, or until it is tender-crisp.
  • Season broccoli rabe well: Broccoli rabe has a slightly bitter flavor, so it is important to season it well. Use salt, pepper, garlic, and red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Serve broccoli rabe immediately: Broccoli rabe is best served immediately after cooking. It can be served as a side dish or as a main course.

Conclusion:

Broccoli rabe is a delicious and nutritious vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber. Broccoli rabe is also a good source of antioxidants, which can help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. If you are looking for a healthy and flavorful addition to your diet, broccoli rabe is a great choice.

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