Filed Under: cook, mediterranean, Side, side-dish, spicesherbs, Under 20 Mins

Pecorino Citrus Rapini

Light and zesty, this salad is delicately flavoured with Pecorino Romano – an aged, sheep's-milk cheese

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April 8th, 2012

Recipe by Paula Bowman Photography by Michael Alberstat Food Styling by David Grenier

Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 bunch rapini, thick ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 Cups freshly grated Pecorino Romano
Directions
  1. Wash rapini and leave slightly wet.

  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until golden brown and fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from pan using a slotted spoon and set aside.

  3. Add rapini to pan, cover, stirring occasionally until stems are tender, about 5 minutes. Add lemon juice and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix in reserved garlic and sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrients Per Serving

Nutrients per serving: 122 calories, 9 g fat, 6 g protein, 5 g carbs, 3 g fibre. Excellent source of folate and vitamin C.

Pecorino Citrus Rapini