Broccoli Rabe on Toast

Name: Broccoli Rabe on Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 500 g broccoli rabe, see intro; 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tsp. dried chilli flakes; 150 g soft British goat’s cheese; 4 slices sourdough bread, toasted; finely grated zest 1 lemon; small handful sprouted greens, we used red clover

If you can’t find broccoli rabe, try using cavolo nero, spinach or Tenderstem broccoli instead.

By Georgie D'Arcy ColesPublished: 05 January 2024

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Popular in Italy, broccoli rabe (also known as rapini) is a cruciferous vegetable that has a distinctly bitter flavour that pairs well with garlic and chilli. If you can’t find it, cavolo nero, spinach or Tenderstem broccoli are good alternatives.

This is a recipe that will make you feel good and it tastes even better, too!

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

367

Ingredients

500 g broccoli rabe, see intro
3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp. dried chilli flakes
150 g soft British goat’s cheese
4 slices sourdough bread, toasted
finely grated zest 1 lemon
small handful sprouted greens, we used red clover

Directions

1. Step 1Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Roughly chop the broccoli rabe (including the stalks) and cook for 3min, or until just tender. Drain well.
2. Step 2Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, chilli flakes, drained broccoli rabe and some seasoning and fry for 3min, until fragrant.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, spread the goat’s cheese over the toasted sourdough slices and sprinkle over the lemon zest. Top with the fried broccoli rabe and sprouted greens. Serve.