Steamed Broccoli Rabe
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and nutritious Steamed Broccoli Rabe recipe, a deliciously simple side dish bursting with flavor and health benefits! Perfectly tender broccoli rabe is steamed to a vibrant green, then enhanced by a drizzle of high-quality olive oil, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and a dash of salt to balance its natural bitterness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe shines as a healthy, low-calorie option packed with vitamins and minerals. Serve it alongside roasted proteins or pasta dishes for a Mediterranean-inspired meal that’s as wholesome as it is flavorful. Enjoy this easy, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly dish that's light yet satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Broccoli rabe
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 whole Lemon
Instructions
Begin by thoroughly washing the broccoli rabe under cold running water to remove any grit or dirt.
Trim the tough ends off the stems of the broccoli rabe, typically about half an inch, and discard them.
Peel any particularly thick stems with a vegetable peeler to ensure even cooking.
Cut the broccoli rabe into roughly 2-inch pieces to ensure even steaming and easy serving.
In a large pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add a steamer basket to the pot, ensuring it sits above the water line.
Place the prepared broccoli rabe in the steamer basket and cover the pot with a lid.
Steam the broccoli rabe for approximately 3 to 5 minutes, or until it becomes just tender and bright green.
While the broccoli rabe is steaming, juice the half lemon, making sure to remove any seeds.
Once steamed, remove from heat and carefully transfer the broccoli rabe to a serving platter.
Drizzle the steamed broccoli rabe with olive oil and lemon juice.
Sprinkle with salt to enhance the flavor.
Serve immediately as a vibrant and nutritious side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
317 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.3 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1277 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.6 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 305 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 528 mg | 11% | |
*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.
