Broccoli Rabe with Cannellini Beans

By nurseliz

Weight Watchers

Ingredients

• 1 pound(s) broccoli rabe, ends trimmed, coarsely chopped
• 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, extra-virgin
• 3 Tbsp minced garlic
• 15 oz canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
• 1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions

* Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Boil broccoli rabe until just tender, about 3 to 4 minutes; drain and set aside.

* Place oil and garlic in a large nonstick sauté pan; set over low heat. Sweat garlic for approximately 10 minutes, stirring frequently, keeping oil and garlic together in center of pan to avoid browning.

* Add beans to pan; stir well to combine.

* Add broccoli rabe and lemon juice to pan; toss to combine. Season well with salt and pepper. Yields about 1 heaping cup per serving.

Notes

* Add red pepper flakes to taste.

Course: side dishes
PointsPlus™ Value: 4
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 8 min
Cooking Time: 15 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy