Lemon Broccoli Rabe - Aaron McCargo Jr.

By Gams

Ingredients

• 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

Details

Servings 3
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

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.