Broccoli Rabe Recipes

We are trying to eat more greens in our diet, and rapini (aka broccoli rabe) is one of our favorites! Toss in some leftover rotisserie chicken and penne pasta, and you have yourself a meal!

I threw this together the morning of a cooking contest when my previous plan didn't work out. It turned out great: firm but not crunchy, a little salty and a little sweet but not overpowering. The sauce was just right. Even my 1-year-old ate some! I used ponzu sauce, which is a citrus-flavored soy sauce. I buy it at my local Asian grocery and use it often. Serve hot or cold, over brown rice or by itself. Splash on more ponzu sauce or seasoned vinegar as desired.

Great as an appetizer or a meal. I love broccoli rabe, so I usually do this as an entire meal. To add some variation to this meal, try cooking Italian sausage in a separate skillet then adding it to the mix when you add the chickpeas.

Hit of any event! Marinate in a cast iron pan with herbs, olive oil and red wine for 3 days prior to cooking. Your friends and family will be begging you for this recipe.

A delicious gluten free chicken sausage and broccoli rabe rotini dish the family is sure to love.

Fresh kale, finely chopped broccoli, chickpeas, and tomato paste are simmered until tender, topped with eggs, and finished in the oven.

This recipe has been in my family for a long time. It works really great as a side dish or as a main dish if served with pasta (I like to use either gemelli or cavatelli). The chicken broth takes a lot of the bitterness out of the broccoli rabe. Top with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

One day my boyfriend and I went out to eat in Little Italy and he order a dish that he said was exactly like what I make at home for him! Why spend $25 when you can do it at home? It's a really warm and filling dish that you won't be able to get enough of! You can add tomatoes to it if you wish and adjust the garlic, hotness and oil to your liking. Enjoy! I serve this with Romano cheese and crushed red pepper.