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Grilled Broccoli Rabe

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[Photograph: Carrie Vasios]

Broccoli rabe is grilled and tossed with red pepper flakes and a lemon vinaigrette.

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Grilled Broccoli Rabe

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About This Recipe

Yield:serves 4
Active time:15 minutes
Total time:25 minutes
Special equipment:Grill basket

Ingredients

  • 1 pound broccoli rabe, washed and trimmed
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Procedures

  1. 1

    Place broccoli rabe in a large bowl. Toss with salt and one tablespoon olive oil. Let stand for 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Preheat a grill to medium heat. Place broccoli in grill basket and put on grill. Grill until stems are crisp yet tender and leaves begin to char, about 3 1/2 minutes per side.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, whisk together remaining one tablespoon olive oil and lemon juice.

  4. 4

    Remove broccoli from grill basket and place back in the large bowl. Toss with lemon vinaigrette and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.

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