How To Cook Broccoli Rabe

Broccoli rabe (also known as rapini and grelos) is one of the leafy vegetables that is widely used in preparing Portuguese, Italian and Chinese entrees. Some of the nutrients and vitamins that you can get from eating this vegetable are potassium, iron, calcium, vitamin K, vitamin C and vitamin A. To make sure that you get all these nutrients, it is significant and beneficial to know how to cook broccoli rabe properly. To know the different dishes that contain this vegetable, below are recipes that you can use if you want to enjoy delectable rapini entrees.

Fettuccine with Rapini and Sea Scallops

This recipe is very helpful if you want to prepare and serve a healthy meal to your loved ones. The recipe contains 2/3 pound fettuccine, two cups of coarsely chopped rapini, two cloves garlic, 16 big sea scallops, two tablespoons olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook the pasta in a large pot based on the instructions in the package. Add the broccoli two minutes before the pasta is done. Drain the water. Heat oil in a pan and sauté scallops and garlic. Cook for two minutes. Add the rapini and the pasta. Top with ½ cup of shredded Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

The ingredients for this entrée are a bunch of broccoli rabe and a pound of hot or sweet Italian sausage. Cut the sausage into several pieces. Arrange the pieces in a baking pan with a size of 9”x13.” Remove the stems of the vegetable. Slice the broccoli. Top the sausage with sliced broccoli rabe. Use an aluminum foil to cover the baking pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the pan inside the oven and cook for an hour. Mix the ingredients well and transfer in a clean plate.

Sauteed Greens

For this healthy recipe, you need a bunch of broccoli rabe, 1/3 medium head cabbage, two tablespoons olive oil, a clove of garlic, a medium size onion and a teaspoon of rice vinegar. Boil three quarts of water in a large pot. Add the broccoli and cook for four minutes. Transfer in a clean plate and set aside. Add the cabbage in the pot and cook for a minute. Drain the water and place in the plate with broccoli. Heat oil in a pan. Saute onion and garlic for four minutes. Add the vegetables and stir for three minutes. Pour the vinegar and mix. Serve immediately.