Healthy Broccoli Rabe With Pine Nuts

By KEM77

Garlicky and nutty broccoli rabe. You can use normal broccoli if you wish, but broccoli rabe is more delicate and more suited for combination with pignoli, in my opnion.

Ingredients

• 6 cups broccoli rabe, rinsed and large stems removed (about 2 bunches)
• 1/2 ounce pine nuts, about 2 tbsp, toasted
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon table salt, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

1 In large stockpot, boil water. 2 Add broccoli rabe and blanch 2 minutes. 3 Drain. 4 In large skillet, heat oil. 5 Add garlic and cook 1 minute. 6 Add broccoli rabe and cook 4 minutes. 7 Season with salt and pepper. 8 Add pine nuts. 9 Toss and serve. 10 Yields about 1/2 cup per serving.