Ginger-Sesame Broccoli Rabe

Broccoli rabe is first boiled to eliminate some of its bitterness, then it's stir-fried with an aromatic combination of ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Serve hot or at room temperature atop an Asian noodle salad or alongside steaks or roast chicken.

Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 2/3 cup)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2  pounds  broccoli rabe (rapini), cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1  tablespoon  canola oil
• 1  teaspoon  minced peeled fresh ginger
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1 1/2  teaspoons  dark sesame oil
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  crushed red pepper

Preparation

1. Cook broccoli rabe in boiling water 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and plunge into ice water; drain well.

2. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli rabe, ginger, and garlic to pan; stir-fry 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; stir in sesame oil, salt, and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

65 (48% from fat)

Fat:

3.5g (sat 0.3g,mono 1.9g,poly 1.2g)

Protein:

4.1g

Carbohydrate:

5.6g

Fiber:

0.0g

Cholesterol:

0.0mg

Iron:

1mg

Sodium:

230mg

Calcium:

54mg