Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh broccoli rabe
• About 10 – 12 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
• Salt to taste

Method

• Wash broccoli rabe and cut the stems off
• Tear the leaves into 2 or 3 pieces and chop the tender stems into about 1 inch pieces
• Slice the garlic cloves thinly
• Heat a skillet and add olive oil
• Add garlic and sauté until they are translucent
• Add broccoli rabe and cook and stir continuously on medium flame for about 3 – 4 minutes or until leaves are wilted
• Lower the flame and add salt and cook for about 7 – 8 minutes or until the broccoli rabe is cooked but crisp.  Sprinkle with water if necessary while cooking
• Cool for a few minutes and add extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and mix well

Yields: about 3 – 4 side dishes