Brown Rice Cakes With Sauteed Fennel Broccoli Rabe And Ricotta Recipes

FARRO SALAD WITH FENNEL, GOLDEN RAISINS, AND RADICCHIO

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and oil. Add raisins and sliced fennel; toss to coat.
• In a medium saucepan, cover farro with 4 inches water and bring to a boil; season with salt. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and let cool completely.
• Add farro to bowl with mint, radicchio, and fennel fronds. Season with additional salt, if desired. Serve.

BROWN-RICE CAKES WITH TOPPINGS

Steps:

• Layer on desired topping combinations for a quick and easy mini-meal.

SAUTEED BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC AND LEMON ZEST

Steps:

• Take a large pot of salty water and bring it to a boil. Cook broccoli rabe in water for 3 to 5 minutes until tender and bright green. Drain well in a colander and set aside.
• In a large saute pan heat a 2 count of extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the red pepper flakes and garlic, then toss in the broccoli rabe. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, gently tossing it in the pan. Finish with the lemon zest and juice and toss to combine. The broccoli rabe should be tender and fragrant with lemon when done. Give it one final taste and season, if necessary. Serve immediately.

SAUTéED BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Chop 2 bunches broccoli rabe into 1-inch pieces. Cook in salted boiling water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain well. Cook 4 smashed garlic cloves in 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes. Add a pinch each of red pepper flakes and salt, then add the broccoli rabe; cook, stirring, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
• The sauce for these meatballs is slightly chunky. For a smoother sauce, puree with an immersion blender.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Working in batches, add broccoli rabe to water and cook until water returns to a boil. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a colander to drain. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add garlic and almonds; cook just until beginning to turn golden, about 5 minutes. Add broccoli rabe and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.