Best Broccoli Rabe Crostini Recipes

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CROSTINI WITH RICOTTA AND BROCCOLI RABE



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This recipe comes courtesy of Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs, co-authors of "The Food52 Cookbook".

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 bunch broccoli rabe
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons water
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta
20 crostini
Grated zest of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Trim and cut broccoli rabe into 1/2-inch pieces and place in a large skillet. Stir in olive oil and water; season with salt. Cover and cook over high 1 minute. Uncover and cook, stirring, until broccoli rabe is tender and water is evaporated, 4 minutes. Stir in cream and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Divide ricotta among crostini and top with broccoli rabe mixture and lemon zest.

BROCCOLI RABE CROSTINI



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Provided by Ted Allen

Categories     appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 bunch chopped broccoli rabe; season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook until the broccoli rabe is wilted, about 5 minutes. Toast 1 sliced baguette in a 350 degrees F oven, 6 to 8 minutes. Top each toast with a thin slice of fresh mozzarella and the broccoli rabe. Drizzle with aged balsamic vinegar.

BROCCOLI RABE CROSTINI



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The popular side makes a great toast topper.

Provided by Michele Scicolone

Yield Makes 16 toasts

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 1/3¿-thick slices from a 10¿-long Italian loaf
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, 1 halved, 2 thinly sliced
1 pound broccoli rabe, tough ends discarded, remainder chopped
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Put bread, brushed with 2 tablespoons oil and seasoned with salt and pepper, on a baking sheet. Broil 2 minutes per side. Rub with cut garlic.
  • Cook broccoli rabe in boiling salted water until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain well. Wipe pot.
  • Cook garlic and pepper flakes in remaining 1/4 cup oil over medium heat, stirring, 2 minutes. Add broccoli rabe, 3 tablespoons water, and salt and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
  • Spoon topping onto each toast.

BROCCOLI RABE CROSTINI



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Categories     Broccoli

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 oz. broccoli rabe
4 garlic cloves, sliced thin
1/4 cup EVOO
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper
8 oz. crotonese cheese (sheep milk's cheese)

Steps:

  • Boil 6 quarts of water, cook broccoli rabe for 3 minutes, then plunge into an ice bath. Mix with all of the other ingredients and serve on bread with cheese. Can also drizzle black pepper oregano oil over dish - 1/4 cup oregano leaves, 2 tablespoons pepper, 1/2 cup EVOO.

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