Broccoli Rabe with Apricots and Pine Nuts
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful Broccoli Rabe with Apricots and Pine Nuts! This unique recipe combines the slightly bitter bite of tender broccoli rabe with the natural sweetness of chopped dried apricots and the rich, nutty crunch of toasted pine nuts. Infused with garlic and a hint of red chili flakes, this dish achieves a perfect balance of savory and sweet, with a touch of heat to awaken your taste buds. Finished with a drizzle of optional lemon juice for brightness, this quick and easy 25-minute recipe is perfect as a warm side dish or a light vegetarian main course. Packed with texture and bold flavors, it's a delicious way to highlight seasonal produce and add a touch of elegance to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Broccoli rabe (rapini)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 units Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 0.5 teaspoons Red chili flakes
- 0.5 cups Dried apricots, chopped
- 0.25 cups Pine nuts, toasted
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
Trim the bottom stems from the broccoli rabe and rinse thoroughly under cold water to remove any grit.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the broccoli rabe in the boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer it to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant.
Add the red chili flakes to the skillet and stir for 30 seconds to release their flavor.
Add the blanched and drained broccoli rabe to the skillet. Toss to coat with the garlic and chili oil, cooking for 3-4 minutes until heated through and slightly tender.
Stir in the chopped dried apricots, ensuring they are evenly distributed among the broccoli rabe.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Remove from heat and sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the top.
Drizzle with a bit of lemon juice, if using, for a bright finish.
Serve warm as a side dish or as part of a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.3 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 254 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 361 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
