Charred Broccoli Rabe Recipes

ROASTED BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Toss broccoli rabe with olive oil, salt and red pepper flakes. Toss garlic cloves into rabe and spread on a sheet pan.
• Roast rabe for about 10 minutes. It's done when the stems are tender and the leaves are crisp at the edges.

GARLICKY BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Cook 1/3 cup olive oil, 6 whole garlic cloves and a rosemary sprig in a pot over medium-low heat, stirring, until the garlic is golden, 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 2 bunches broccoli rabe in salted boiling water until wilted, about 5 minutes. Drain and return to the pot, then pour in the garlic oil. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the greens are tender, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and top with shaved parmesan.

ITALIAN PORK BURGERS WITH BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl.
• Sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Allow it to come to room temperature before serving.
• Using a fork, mash the bread, shallot, milk, soy sauce, fennel, rosemary, and pepper to a paste in a large bowl. Break the ground pork into small pieces and add it to the bowl with the bread mixture. Gently knead using a large fork until well combined. Divide the pork mixture into four equal portions, then gently shape each portion into a 3/4" thick patty. Using your fingertips, press center of each patty down until about 1/2" thick creating a slight indentation. Set the prepared patties aside.
• Cook 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and the sliced garlic in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, until the garlic is golden brown and fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the broccoli rabe, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper flakes (if using) and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the honey. Transfer to a small bowl and cover to keep warm. Wipe the skillet clean with paper towels.
• Sprinkle the patties with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon of the olive oil in the 12-inch skillet over medium heat until just smoking. (If grilling burgers, preheat grill to medium) Transfer the patties to the hot skillet, indentation side up, and cook until well-browned on first side, about 5 minutes. Flip the patties, reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook on the second side and the meat registers 150°, for 5 to 7 minutes longer.
• Transfer the burgers to a platter and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve the burgers on the toasted buns, topped with broccoli rabe and some Special Pub Burger Sauce. Offer extra sauce on the side.

CHARRED BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat.
• Place the broccoli rabe on a sheet of aluminum foil that is large enough to fold over and seal in the rabe. Drizzle the broccoli rabe with the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt and red pepper flakes. With your hands, toss gently to coat. Fold the foil over the broccoli rabe and crimp all sides to seal. Place the sealed packet on the grill and allow to steam for 8 minutes.
• Open the packet, being careful not to burn yourself with the steam that escapes. Using tongs, place the broccoli rabe directly on the grill. Cook on the first side until lightly charred in spots, about 2 minutes, then turn over and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove to a platter to serve.

CHARRED BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat.
• Place the broccoli rabe on a sheet of aluminum foil that is large enough to fold over and seal in the rabe. Drizzle the broccoli rabe with the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt and red pepper flakes. With your hands, toss gently to coat. Fold the foil over the broccoli rabe and crimp all sides to seal. Place the sealed packet on the grill and allow to steam for 8 minutes.
• Open the packet, being careful not to burn yourself with the steam that escapes. Using tongs, place the broccoli rabe directly on the grill. Cook on the first side until lightly charred in spots, about 2 minutes, then turn over and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove to a platter to serve.