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Broccoli Rabe With Melted Garlic

Thinly sliced garlic is simmered in olive oil until it is so tender that it nearly melts.

Type: Vegetables
Courses: Side dish
Serves: 16 people

Recipe Ingredients

3/4 cup 177mlExtra-virgin olive oil
20 cups 4740mlGarlic cloves - peeled, sliced thin (large)
1 teaspoon 5mlDried crushed red pepper
4 lbs 1816g / 64ozBroccoli rabe (rapini) - thick stems trimmed

Recipe Instructions

Heat olive oil in small saucepan over low heat. Add garlic and simmer until garlic is very tender, about 10 minutes (do not brown). Remove from heat; stir in dried crushed red pepper. (Melted garlic can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm before continuing.)

Cook broccoli rabe in very large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well. Toss with melted garlic and oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

This recipe yields 16 servings.

Source:
Bon Appetit, November 2004

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