What Is Rapini (broccoli rabe) and How Can I Use It?
Rapini (broccoli rabe) rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 24 recipes to cook with it.
What is rapini (broccoli rabe)?
Rapini (also known as Broccoli Rabe (or Raap or Raab), Broccoletti, Broccoli di Rape, Cime di Rapa, Rappi, Friarielli (in Naples), and Grelos) is a common vegetable in the cuisines of Southern Italy (in particular Bari and Sicily), Galicia, China, and Portugal.
Rapini has many spiked leaves that surround a green bud which looks very similar to a small head of broccoli. There may be small yellow flowers blooming from the buds, which are edible.
The flavor of rapini has been described as nutty, bitter, and pungent.
A common preparation involves sauteing it with garlic over low heat for 10 - 15 minutes.
Where found
Rapini (broccoli rabe) is usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
| In Chinese: | 西兰花拉贝 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | rapini | |
| en español: | brócoli rabe |
Recipes using rapini (broccoli rabe)
There are 24 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Soy Mozzarella & Broccoli Rabe Panni
This Delicious Hot Sandwich Is Great To Eat On A Chilly Afternoon! Hot Off The Grill...Steamy Hot!! ...Or On Any Day For Me!! Melted Soy Mozzarella With Broccoli Rabe All Grilled And Served Up Hot And Steamy!!
Ribeye Steak with Broccolini, Shitake Mushrooms & Wattleseed Jus
Akudjura (dried bush tomato) crusted Ribeye steak served with broccolini, shitake mushrooms and wattleseed jus.
Broccoli Rabe, Potato & Rosemary Pizza
Gourmet vegetarian pizza topped with roasted potatoes, blanched broccoli rabe, fresh rosemary, and two cheeses. This Italian-inspired pizza balances bitter greens with creamy potatoes.
Pasta with Hot Sausage & Rapini
Fairly easy to put together, and the dish was packed with flavor and very filling too. It is an excellent way to add dark leafy greens such as rapini into your meal. Feel feel to use kale or spinach to replace rapini.
Garlicky - Soy Rapini (Broccoli Rabe)
Simply blanched the rapini, then a quick stir-fry with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil and rice vinegar. The simply tasty dish can be served as a side dish or toss with cooked pasta to make a meal.
Mediterranean Spaghetti with Toasted Walnuts
Toss the cooked pasta and rapini with sauteed shallots, red peppers, sun-dried tomato, marinated artichoke hearts, and olives; sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. A quick, easy yet tasty one-pan Mediterranean meal.
White Bean Soup with Broccoli Rabe & Kale
Light and tasty. Serve the soup with a few slices of garlic bread, delicious.
Broccoli Rabe (Rapini) & Pasta with White Bean & Anchovy Sauce
The pasta and rapini are tossed with a flavorful and creamy white bean and anchovy sauce. The ingredients are so inexpensive, but they create a delicious and wholesome meal.
Mediterranean Rapini Pasta
Looking for delicious rapini recipes? This one should be on your to-do list. The sun-dried tomatoes, capers, black olives, and feta cheese bring the Mediterranean flavour right onto your plate.
Pasta with Rapini & Garlicky Tomato Sauce
This flavourful dish takes no time to prepare, and it fills you up and provides you with all kinds of goodness.
Pasta with Rapini, Toasted Garlic, Bread Crumbs & Parmesan
Quick, easy and delicious. Made this dish for lunch earlier today, it was very tasty, and we really enjoyed it.
Braised Broccoli Rabe (Rapini) Sun-dried Tomatoes & Feta Cheese
Broccoli rabe or Rapini is slightly more bitter tasting than broccoli. Blanching one or two minutes in boiling water then refreshing in cold or ice water locks in the bright green color. This flavorful combination of Mediterranean seasonings really matches it well. If you can't find rapini you can use ordinary broccoli with equally outstanding results.
Rapini & Tofu Stir Fry
Rapini and tofu are stir-fried in a sweet and sour Chinese cooking sauce. A quick, easy and tasty one skillet dish, serve it over a bed of rice.
Chicken, Broccoli Rabe & Feta on Toast
Chicken, broccoli rabe, and feta piled over garlic-rubbed toast. A bright, high-protein skillet where bitter rapini, briny feta, and juicy cherry tomatoes balance on crisp whole wheat bread.
Saltbush Lamb with Sweet Potato Smash
Saltbush Lamb backstraps served with sweet potato mash, broccolini, grilled figs and finished with Lamb jus.
Broccoli Rabe with Garlic & Anchovies
Green broccoli is full of garlic flavor, with some savory and fresh anchovies, delicious.
Pasta with Spicy Broccoli Rabe & Raisins
Penne tossed with blanched broccoli rabe, toasted raisins, garlic, and red pepper flakes, finished with lemon juice. A classic Southern Italian pasta that's naturally vegan.
Pasta with Broccoli Rabe
Blanched broccoli rabe tossed with sizzling garlic butter and hot pasta, topped with grated Italian cheese for a quick weeknight Italian classic.
Broccoli Rabe
Sauteed broccoli rabe (rapini) with garlic and onion in olive oil. A quick Italian-style side dish with a bold, peppery bite that pairs with grilled meats.
My Pasta Rabe
Pasta rabe with steamed broccoli rabe tossed with fresh linguine, sauteed garlic, mushrooms, onion, olive oil, and grated Parmesan. A simple Italian weeknight pasta in 30 minutes.
Whole Wheat Pasta, Broccolini & Radish with Feta
Whole wheat pasta with broccolini and radish gets tossed in a sherry-orange vinaigrette and crowned with creamy feta. A bright vegetarian pasta salad equally good warm or chilled the next day.
Sauteed Chicken & Broccoli Rabe with Black Olives, Sundried Tomatoes & Feta
One-pan chicken and broccoli rabe sautéed in oil from sun-dried tomatoes, finished with black olives and crumbled feta. A Mediterranean weeknight dinner ready in under 15 minutes with bold, salty, garlicky flavor.
Garlic Sauteed Rapini
Try this quick, easy and simple garlic sauteed rapini, a good way to use up your greens.
