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Broccoli Rabe with Garlic & Anchovies

:  September/October 2008

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Pungent broccoli rabe (or broccoli rape, broccoli raab or rapini) is tossed with a rich mixture of garlic, olive oil and anchovies in this easy side dish.


READER'S COMMENT:
"Absolutely delicious! Make sure to salt the water, otherwise the rabe will be a little bitter, however you don't need salt for the saute, the anchovies add enough salt. Don't omit the anchovies, they make the meal delicious. "
Broccoli Rabe with Garlic & Anchovies Recipe

Makes: 8 servings, generous 1/2 cup each

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds broccoli rabe, stem ends trimmed, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 6 anchovy fillets, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

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Preparation

  1. Bring a large pot or Dutch oven of water to a boil. Add broccoli rabe and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, anchovies and crushed red pepper (if using); cook, stirring, until the garlic is very light brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the broccoli rabe, toss to coat, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Per serving: 82 calories; 6 g fat ( 1 g sat , 4 g mono ); 3 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 5 g protein; 3 g fiber; 220 mg sodium; 231 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (60% daily value), Vitamin C (40% dv), Folate (23% dv), Calcium & Iron (15% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat


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Type of Dish
Side dish, vegetable
Ethnic/Regional
Italian
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
Gluten free
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
30 minutes or less
Servings
8 or more
Preparation/ Technique
Saute
Meal/Course
Dinner

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Summer
Fall
Winter
Style/Theme
Entertaining, casual
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Everyday favorites
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Publication
September/October 2008
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