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
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