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Broccoli Rabe With Pecorino Crunch
A take on Utica greens, a classic Italian American dish from central New York, made with bunches of broccoli rabe, Pecorino, and pickled chiles.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min👤 Shilpa Uskokovic📖 epicurious
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●knife
- ●skillet
- ●bowl
- ●spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cook 2 bunches of broccoli rabe (about 2 lb.), bottom 1" removed, in a large pot of boiling generously salted water, making sure greens are submerged, until very tender (a small knife or skewer should slide easily into stalks), 10–⏱️ 12 minutes. Using tongs, transfer to a large mesh sieve and let sit until cool enough to handle. Lightly press out excess water; coarsely chop into 1" pieces.
bunches of broccoli rabe (about 2 lb.), bottom 1" removed2
2
Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Cook ½ cup panko, tossing and stirring often with a heatproof rubber spatula, until golden brown, about ⏱️ 5 minutes (watch it carefully). Transfer to a small bowl and stir in 2 oz. Pecorino Romano, finely grated (about 1½ cups), while still hot; add a small pinch of kosher salt. Wipe skillet clean.
. extra-virgin olive oil, divided5 Tbsp. Pecorino Romano, finely grated (about 1½ cups)2 ozKosher salt
3
Heat remaining 4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in the same skillet over medium. Add 1 large white onion, finely chopped, 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped, and a large pinch of kosher salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and translucent, 8–⏱️ 12 minutes. Add broccoli rabe and ⅓ cup coarsely chopped drained pickled cherry peppers; cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli rabe is heated through, about ⏱️ 2 minutes. Taste and season with more salt if needed (keeping the cheesiness of the breadcrumb mixture in mind).
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4
Squeeze juice from ½ lemon over; top with a quarter of breadcrumb mixture and mix to combine. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle remaining breadcrumb mixture over.
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