Sauteed Broccoli Rabe with Raisins and Pine Nuts

Name: Sauteed Broccoli Rabe with Raisins and Pine Nuts
Yield: 4 to 6 side-dish servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons pine nuts; Salt; 4 bunches (12 to 16 ounces each) of broccoli rabe (rapini); 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes; 1/3 cup raisins

December 9, 2011

In my family, this is a traditional side during the holidays, but that’s just my family—it’s really perfect any time of year. The trick is to blanch the broccoli rabe in boiling water for a minute or so to get rid of some of the bitterness and partially cook it.

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