Alongside your main course, or as a precursor to the featured dish, this garlicky broccoli rabe is slightly bitter, but thoroughly delicious!
Servings: Serves 8
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 bunches (about 2 pounds) broccoli rabe , tough stems removed
  • 3 cloves garlic , chopped
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 lemon , cut into 8 wedges
    • Directions
    Preheat oven to 375°. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.

    Add 1 teaspoon salt to boiling water. Add broccoli rabe and cook 2 minutes; drain well in a large colander.

    Transfer to a large bowl; toss with garlic, oil, remaining salt, and pepper. Spread on a large jellyroll pan.

    Roast in oven 10 to 15 minutes, until tender. Garnish with lemon wedges.
    From the September 2002 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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