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Broccoli Rabe with Melted Garlic

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Thinly sliced garlic is simmered in olive oil until it is so tender that it nearly melts.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 16 servings

Ingredients

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
20 large garlic cloves, peeled, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
4 pounds broccoli rabe (rapini), thick stems trimmed

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat olive oil in small saucepan over low heat. Add garlic and simmer until garlic is very tender, about 10 minutes (do not brown). Remove from heat; stir in dried crushed red pepper. (Melted garlic can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm before continuing.)

    Step 2

    Cook broccoli rabe in very large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well. Toss with melted garlic and oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

TagsBroccoli RabeVegetableGarlicRoot VegetableSideDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianKetoQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerBon Appétit
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