1poundbroccoli rabe, ends trimmed off and discarded
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1cuponion sliced thick vertically
2 cloves minced garlic
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Lemon zest from half a lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Bring a medium pan of water to a boil and add trimmed broccoli rabe.
Cook 2 minutes, remove broccoli and plunge into ice water bath. Once cooled, drain the broccoli rabe.
In a 12” skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and heat until hot and add onions. Sauté onions 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and pepper flakes and cook one more minute.
Add lemon zest, drained broccoli rabe, salt and pepper and cook just until broccoli is tender (1-2 minutes).
Remove from heat, add lemon juice and serve immediately.