Broccoli Rabe with Caramelized Onions and Garlic
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
Yields: 3-4 servings
•1 bunch broccoli rabe
•2 teaspoons olive oil
•2 large onions, cut into half moons
•2 cloves garlic, minced
•a healthy pinch of sea salt
•freshly ground black pepper to taste
Wash broccoli rabe well. Remove the thick part of the stems. Roughly chop. In a
large frying pan, heat oil. Add onions and saute until they begin to brown,
about 15-20 minutes. Add garlic, broccoli rabe and sea salt. Stir-fry for about
4-5 minutes. Add water if necessary. Make sure broccoli remain bright green and
slightly crispy.
Variations:
•Add toasted pine nuts.
•Add 1/2 pound cooked pasta to the finished greens for a light meal.
•If you don’t like the bitterness of broccoli rabe, blanch it before sauteing.