This healthy and flavorful vegetable is paired with garlic and a touch of fresh lemon.
Chef's notes
Rapini adds beautiful color and texture to many dishes, whether you steam, braise or sauté it.
Steps
1
Steaming the Rapini
Ingredients
2 medium garlic cloves
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/8 tsp sugar
1 tbsp butter* (or oil)
2 bunches rapini (broccoli rabe)
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Wash the rapini. Peel the stems and discard any bad leaves.
Emince the garlic. Heat a large frying pan that has a lid over medium-high heat and add the water, salt, pepper, sugar, butter and garlic together.
*Note: For plant-based, use a non-dairy butter such as Earth Balance.
Once the water just begins to boil and the butter has melted, add rapini and cover. Let steam for about 2 minutes. Toss the rapini to fully coat it with the butter and garlic. Replace the lid and let steam for another 2 to 3 minutes.
Once the rapini has just cooked through, squeeze the lemon into the pan and toss one final time. Serve immediately.
