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These recipes offer a delicious mix of new and old world flavors. From the kitchens of my mother and grandmother in Transylvania to the new fusion mixes from my home kitchen in Canada. I have been inspired by the fickle tastes of my children ( vegetarian, pescatarian or whichever way the wind may blow) and my desire to become healthier without compromising taste. I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I have enjoyed writing it. Leave me comments and your favorite recipes!

Friday, February 04, 2011

SAUTEED BROCCOLI RAAB WITH GARLIC, OLIVES AND LEMON


I looked up this recipe on the internet My husband does not like very much the "greens" however this was so tasty he took some for his lunch today.  The lemon took away the sharpness and with the olives, it was a great side dish.
(Serves 2-4)

Enjoy this recipe as is or try adding cooked potatoes or pasta. If more protein is desired, try adding cooked sausage or pancetta for an interesting variation.
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, sliced thin
1 pound (approximately 1 bunch) broccoli raab
¼ cup chicken stock or water
kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
1 lemon, halved
1/3 cup Italian green or black olives, pitted and sliced
½ tsp red pepper flakes
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic slices and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Add the broccoli raab, chicken stock or water and cook covered, but stirring often, until the broccoli raab is softened, about 4 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook until most of the liquid is evaporated. Squeeze lemon over and add the olives. Season to taste with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes and serve immediately.

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