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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed: Sep. 2, 2008
I just made this for pork & broccoli rabe sandwiches and it came out great. For years I have been steaming the broccoli rabe and then would saute it with the garlic, and it would still be pretty bitter. Boiling is definitely the way to go!
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jvfalcon
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Nutley, New Jersey, USA
Living In: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed: Sep. 1, 2008
This was my first time preparing broccoli rabe and it was delish! Perfect recipe as is!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed: May 22, 2008
I enjoy that the recipe is simple enough to enjoy the natural flavors. I usually reduce the amount of oil used and increase the garlic
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed: May 14, 2008
I add about a tablespoon of white balsamic vinegar to all my recipes for rabe
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Home Town: Clarksburg, West Virginia, USA
Living In: Buckhannon, West Virginia, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed: May 8, 2008
This is the best ever way to cook broccoli rabe, my daughter loves them done this way , I also cook homemade sausages and mix them in together . It is absolutely deliciouse with crusty bread
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed: May 8, 2008
Fantastic! I have to admit that this was our first time ever having broccoli rabe and I saw it at the grocery store and decided it was time to give it a try! Prepared just as the recipe states boiling first and then sauteeing. Really enjoyed this although my husband would enjoy the broccoli rabe more so in a dish (ie: with pasta and meat) instead of as a side (he found it somewhat bitter). Served with Lundberg rice (blend of wild & whole grain brown - excellent rice!) and some baked chicken thighs (Kickin' Chicken from Eat Shrink & Be Merry)!
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ANJACKSON
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Living In: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed: May 1, 2008
I loved this recipe...mmm good!
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Home Town: Wilmington, Delaware, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed: Apr. 28, 2008
As other reviewers have mentioned. . .DO NOT boil your broccoli rabe. Use a few tablespoons of EVOO and chop up some garlic (the more the better) saute the garlic for two minutes (don't burn the garlic) add in the broccoli rabe until it turns a bright green color. Delish!!!!
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Reviewed: Mar. 12, 2008
Excellent--boiling it first honestly does take away the bitterness! Great recipe! Thank you!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed: Feb. 22, 2008
This was very good. I only used approx. 2 tbsp of oil though. I think 5 would be too much. Thanks for sharing! :)
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Living In: Centereach, New York, USA
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Reviewed: Feb. 22, 2008
Perfect follow the recipe you can't go wrong.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed: Feb. 12, 2008
Great recipe. Next time I will cut off a bit more of the "tough" part at the bottom -- a few bites were too hard and stringy.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed: Oct. 21, 2007
This was my first time both cooking and eating broccoli rabe. It was too bitter for me, but my boyfriend said he didn't mind the bitterness. Overall, not too bad, but maybe next time I'll try boiling it longer.
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Sandy
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed: Sep. 10, 2007
I like my broccoli rabe a little crisper and bright green so cut back on the boiling time. Just dipped them in the water for a slight blanch (1min) then placed them in the pan with garlic and oil. Also do remove most of the stem.
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MARNZ01
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Home Town: Trenton, Ontario, Canada
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed: Jun. 20, 2007
I read one of the responses to this recipe about not boiling the broccoli rabe. Boiling it is a must. My grandmom was from Italy and made broccoli rabe all the time. She would definitely boil it and the stems are supposed to be soft. Everytime my dad and I eat broccoli rabe somewhere he constantly complains if the stems are hard. It ruins the broccoli rabe. It is usually not a bright green color. It is more of a dark color. Take my advice!!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed: May 21, 2007
Wonderful recipe! My only addition was a little sea salt.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed: May 3, 2007
This turned out great! I followed some of the recommendations and only boiled it for 3 minutes. I also added a bit more garlic as well as some salt. My whole family loved it, including the picky seven year old. Our eight year old even asked for seconds! We will definitely make this again.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2007
First of all, remove stems, all you want are the leaves and the flowerettes on the top. Boil in salted water. Remove. You can either saute this with garlic and olive oil, or parboil then finish cooking in broth. Add a can of cannellini beans or dark red kidney beans. Be sure to use fresh garlic. A little onion powder and a bit of salt and pepper and you have a low calorie, very healthy meal.