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    Home » Sides » Sauteed Broccoli Rabe with White Beans

    Sauteed Broccoli Rabe with White Beans

    Published: Oct 13, 2020 · by Anne · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Sauteed broccoli rabe with white beans is made with broccoli rabe that has been blanched and then sauteed with garlic, oil, and white beans. It’s delicious as a side dish or a full vegetarian meal.

    sauteed broccoli rabe with white beans in a white bowl with a serving spoon

    Recipe Highlights

    • It’s healthy and delicious. Broccoli rabe is full of vitamins and minerals and the white beans add protein and fiber.
    • It cooks up quickly with just five simple ingredients.

    Here is What You Will Need

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    broccoli rabe
    garlic
    olive oil
    white (cannellini or navy beans)
    hot pepper flakes (optional)
    skillet

    an overhead view of the ingredients in separate bowls: broccoli rabe, red pepper flakes, chopped garlic, olive oil, white beans

    What is Broccoli Rabe?

    Broccoli rabe is a cruciferous vegetable that looks similar to broccoli, but that is where the similarities end. Broccoli rabe is closely related to turnips and has a slightly bitter flavor, unlike broccoli. You can eat the stems, leaves, and little broccoli-like buds.

    How to Cut and Cook Broccoli Rabe

    Broccoli rabe is easy to prepare and cook. It can be roasted or sauteed. The broccoli rabe in this recipe is blanched and then sauteed to remove some of the bitter flavor and to speed up the cooking time.

    Here is how to do it: Rinse the broccoli rabe and trim the tough-looking bottoms of the stems. Starting with the tender stems cut the broccoli rabe into 1 ½ to 2-inch pieces.

    How to Make Sauteed Broccoli Rabe with White Beans

    Blanch the broccoli rabe in boiling water (see above). Drain the broccoli rabe and rinse in cold water to stop the cooking process.

    Broccoli Rabe in a saucepan with water

    Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the garlic and broccoli rabe and saute for about 3 minutes.

    an overhead view of broccoli rabe and chopped garlic in a skillet

    Stir in the beans.

    Overhead view of broccoli rabe with white beans and red pepper flakes in a skillet

    Cook until everything is heated through.

    an overhead view of sauteed broccoli rabe in a skillet mixed together with white beans with a serving spoon

    Total Estimated Time to Make This Recipe: 20 to 30 Minutes

    Serving Suggestions

    Sauteed broccoli rabe with white beans tastes great as a vegetarian meal all by itself, or you can add browned Italian sausage.

    Serve it over pasta, polenta, brown rice or your favorite whole grain.

    Top the sauteed broccoli rabe with grilled seafood, chicken, or Mediterranean pork chops.

    Serve it on crusty roll or bread.

    Sprinkle ¼ cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese just before serving.

    If you don’t like beans, simply leave them out.

    Add a splash of lemon juice, vegetable broth, or white wine just before serving.

    Storing and Leftovers

    Store leftover sauteed broccoli rabe in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat it on top of the stove or in the microwave.

    Freezing is not recommended.

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      a close up picture of sauteed broccoli rabe in a white bowl with a serving spoon

      Sauteed Broccoli Rabe with White Beans

      Yield: 2

      Ingredients

      • 1 tablespoon olive oil
      • ½ cup white beans (canneleni or navy)
      • 1 bunch broccoli rabe
      • 3 to 4 cloves of garlic, chopped
      • water
      • red pepper flakes (optional)

      Instructions

      1. Bring a saucepan of water to boil.
      2. While you are waiting for the water to boil, prepare the broccoli rabe: rinse it and chop it into 2 inch pieces and set it aside.
      3. Once the water boils, add the broccoli rabe to the boiling water and turn the heat off. Let it sit in the hot water for about a minute. Drain it and rinse it in cold water.
      4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet and add the garlic and broccoli rabe. Cook the garlic and broccoli rabe until the garlic begins to soften which is about 5 minutes.
      5. Stir in the beans and pepper flakes if you are using them; cook for a few minutes longer until everything is heated through
      Nutrition Information:
      Yield: 2
      Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g

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      Category: Side Dish

      Nutrition information is provided by Nutrifox,  an online calculator and is meant to be used for informational purposes only.  Even though I try to provide accurate information, these figures should still be considered as estimates.

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