Name: Sauteed Broccoli Rabe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: Course salt and ground pepper; Red pepper flakes (to taste (optional)); 1.5 lbs Broccoli rabe (broccolini) (loosely cut); 1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp Lemon zest (grated); 1 TBSP Freshly squeezed lemon juice; 3 TBSP Pine nuts (can substitute almonds or other nut)

This is so simple and quick to make. Whenever I’m rushed, but still want to eat well I turn to this delicious meal.

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 7

Total Time 22

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

Course salt and ground pepper
Red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
1.5 lbs Broccoli rabe (broccolini) loosely cut
1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp Lemon zest grated
1 TBSP Freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 TBSP Pine nuts can substitute almonds or other nut

Instructions

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook broccoli rabe until bright green, 45 to 60 seconds. Drain; set aside.
Toast pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat, shaking skillet, until evenly golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes; remove from skillet. Heat oil in skillet. Add broccoli rabe; cook, tossing occasionally, until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
Toss broccoli rabe with pine nuts and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.