Braised Rapini (Broccoli Rabe)

Ingredients

• 1 bunch rapini, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
• salt to taste

Directions

1. Bring a large sauce pan of water to boil, add the rapini and cook until the stalks are tender, about 2-4 minutes.
2. Drain, chill in ice water, pat dry and set aside.
3. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
4. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and sauteed until fragrant, about a minute.
5. Add the rapini and toss to coat in the oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes.

Recipe found at: http://www.closetcooking.com/2011/03/braised-rapini.html