This recipe of broccoli rabe with garlic is one of my favorite side dishes to serve. This veggie takes on whatever flavor you add, so the garlic and olive oil truly shine through. Learn how easy it is to make broccoli rabe with garlic and oil.
Add 4″ of water to a large sauce pot. Add broccoli rabe and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes until bright green and stems have softened a bit. Rinse in cold water and chop. Set aside.
In a large sauté pan, add olive oil and garlic and simmer gently until fragrant. Add broccoli rabe and cook gently for an additional 2 minutes.
Stir in red pepper if desired and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
If broccoli rabe is too strong of a flavor for you, replace with broccolini or even broccoli in this recipe.