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Steamed Broccoli Rabe Rapini – This healthy, vitamin-rich Broccoli Rabe (Rapini) is steamed, and then drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkled with Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper.
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Steamed Broccoli Rabe (Rapini)
Hi Everyone, one of my favorite vegetables is Broccoli Rabe (Rapini), it’s so good for you, slightly bitter, and easy to prepare this way on the stovetop.
It’s so fast to prepare (only 5-7 minutes) which makes it a wonderful side (or added to pasta) for dinner.
I have just eaten a whole plate of it, if I am really craving vegetables – I am not kidding.
Where do I usually get Broccoli Rabe (Rapini)?
I usually get the Andy Boy brand at the grocery store or the most preferred would be through my local Farmer’s Market or CSA.
If you can get it organic, that’s preferred.
What is Broccoli Rabe (Rapini)?
According to Wikipedia:
Rapini or broccoli rabe is a green cruciferous vegetable, with the leaves, buds, and stems all being edible; the buds somewhat resemble broccoli but do not form a large head. Rapini is known for its slightly bitter taste and is particularly associated with Mediterranean cuisine.
When is Broccoli Rabe (Rapini) in Season?
According to TheSpruceEats.com:
Broccoli rabe is a cool-weather vegetable at its best in fall, early winter, and early spring. Warm weather encourages the plant to bolt (that’s flowering to the less botanically inclined), which makes it even more bitter in flavor than usual.
What are the Health Benefits of Broccoli Rabe (Rapini)?
As quoted from Healthline.com:
Broccoli can be eaten cooked or raw — both are perfectly healthy but provide different nutrient profiles. … Still, raw or cooked, broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin C. Just half a cup (78 grams) of cooked broccoli provides 84% of the reference daily intake (RDI) — more than one-half orange can offer (Source: Heathline.com)
What Diet Lifestyles Does this Steamed Broccoli Rabe (Rapini) Adhere to?
This Steamed Broccoli Rabe (Rapini) is gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, Paleo, Whole30, Macrobiotic, and Low Sugar.
How to Prepare Steamed Broccoli Rabe Rapini
To make sure the Broccoli Rabe (Rapini) is not wilt-y, I cut the ends off of the stalks and then let them soak in water, and then put it in the fridge for at least a half-hour (or up to overnight).
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Steamed Broccoli Rabe Rapini
This healthy, vitamin-rich Broccoli Rabe (Rapini) is steamed, and then drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkled with Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Broccili Rabe (Rapini), tough stalk ends cut off
- a drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, amount to taste
- Kosher salt, amount to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper, amount to taste
Optional Toppings
Instructions
- In a large pot, on the stove top, fill the bottom with up to 2 inches of water, place steamer tray or basket in the bottom, bring to a boil over high heat.
- Please the prepared Broccoli Rabe in the steamer tray evenly, reduce to a simmer, cover and steam for 5-7 minutes (check at 5 minutes).
- When it's done, remove from the steamer tray and serve drizzled with olive oil, salt and pepper, amount to taste. This is also great with pasta. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 219Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 981mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 0gSugar: 4gProtein: 6g
Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best.
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