Broccoli and Rapini with Lemon and Shallots
A flavorful side dish combining tender broccoli and rapini (broccoli rabe) sautéed with butter, shallots, and bright lemon zest. This elegant vegetable medley offers a perfect balance of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
- •½ cup butter
- •1 cup shallots
- •3 teaspoons lemon peel
- •1½ pounds broccoli crowns
- •¼ cup water
- •1½ pounds rapini
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Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Melt 1/4 cup butter with 1/2 cup shallots and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon peel in very large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté 2 minutes. Mix in broccoli and 1/4 cup water. Sprinkle with salt. Cover; cook until broccoli is crisp-tender and water evaporates, about 4 minutes. Transfer broccoli to bowl; cover to keep warm.
6 min
- 2.
Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter with remaining shallots and lemon peel in same skillet over high heat; sauté 2 minutes. Add rapini. Sprinkle with salt, cover, and cook until rapini wilts, about 2 minutes. Uncover and sauté until tender, about 1 minute longer. Mix into broccoli. Season with salt and pepper.
5 min
