Broccoli Rabe Pesto
Broccoli Rabe Pesto
Google recently released its annual Year in Search list, which included the top 10 most searched recipes of 2015. The list is as follows: Pumpkin Seed Recipes Sweet Potato Fries Recipe Philly Cheese Steak Recipe Chicken Recipes Apple Pie Recipe Brownie Recipe Pesto Recipe Pancake Recipe Cabbage Recipes Chili RecipeThis is a delicious dish featuring broccoli rabe and one of the top 10 foods on Google’s Year in Search list: pesto.
Servings
1
Ingredients
- 1 bunch broccoli rabe
- 2 tablespoon kosher salt, for cooking water
- 1/4 cup good extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for dressing
- 1/3 cup blanched, slivered almonds, lightly toasted (optional)
- 1 medium clove garlic, minced or shaved
- big pinch hot red pepper flakes, or to taste (optional)
- fine sea salt, to taste
- 1/2 cup freshly grated aged and tangy italian sheep cheese, such as pecorino, plus additional for sprinkling at the table
Directions
- Fill a pot with enough water to cover the greens and bring to a rolling boil.
- Meanwhile, if using bunch of broccoli rabe, trim off any discolored tips from the bottom and use a paring knife to peel the skin off the thicker stems. Sever all the stems from the crowns. Wash the greens in abundant cold water. Use pre-washed bagged broccoli rabe as is.
- To the boiling water, add the kosher salt and the 3 tablespoons olive oil, followed by the broccoli rabe. Cook over high heat until the greens are tender but firm, a total of 8 minutes.
- Use a mesh strainer to lift the greens out of the pot and transfer them to a colander; save the cooking water. Drain well, pressing to release excess water. They should be moist but not wet.
- Coarsely grind the almonds, if using; the garlic; and pepper flakes, if using, in a food processor, 10-15 seconds.
- Add the drained broccoli rabe and 1/4 cup olive oil; pulse to purée until the greens are creamy but still have some texture. Check for salt. Transfer the pesto to a bowl and while it is still warm, fold in the grated cheese.