Description
Broccoli rabe, also called rapini, is known for its slightly bitter and peppery taste. Blanching it before grilling helps tone down the bitterness. Squeeze lemon wedged over top when serving, if desired. It is excellent served alongside grilled Italian sausages and thick crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Set up an ice bath nearby. Place 1/2 of the broccoli rabe into boiling water and cook for 1 minute
- then remove with tongs to ice bath to stop cooking. Repeat with remaining broccoli rabe. Place broccoli rabe into a large colander to drain.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-low heat
- and lightly oil the grate.
- Whisk together olive oil
- lemon juice
- crushed red pepper flakes
- and salt in a small bowl. Toss drained broccoli rabe with oil mixture
- then place onto hot grate.
- Grill
- turning occasionally
- until thick stems have softened
- 8 to 10 minutes. Remove thinner leafy pieces as they become done to prevent burning. Remove to a serving platter.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4