Name: Broccoli and Rapini with Lemon and Shallots
Yield: Makes 12 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, divided; 1 cup chopped shallots, divided; 3 teaspoons grated lemon peel, divided; 1 1/2 pounds broccoli crowns, cut into florets; 1/4 cup water; 1 1/2 pounds rapini (broccoli rabe), cut into 1/2-inch pieces

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Broccoli and Rapini with Lemon and Shallots

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 12 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, divided

1 cup chopped shallots, divided

3 teaspoons grated lemon peel, divided

1 1/2 pounds broccoli crowns, cut into florets

1/4 cup water

1 1/2 pounds rapini (broccoli rabe), cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Preparation

Step 1
Melt 1/4 cup butter with 1/2 cup shallots and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon peel in very large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté 2 minutes. Mix in broccoli and 1/4 cup water. Sprinkle with salt. Cover; cook until broccoli is crisp-tender and water evaporates, about 4 minutes. Transfer broccoli to bowl; cover to keep warm.
Step 2
Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter with remaining shallots and lemon peel in same skillet over high heat; sauté 2 minutes. Add rapini. Sprinkle with salt, cover, and cook until rapini wilts, about 2 minutes. Uncover and sauté until tender, about 1 minute longer. Mix into broccoli. Season with salt and pepper.

TagsShallot Vegetable Broccoli/Broccolini Broccoli Rabe Side Dinner Gluten Free Nut Free Vegetarian Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer Weeknight Meals Saute Bon Appétit

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