Active Time

　　25 min

　　Total Time

　　25 min

　　This recipe is an adaptation of the wonderful smash of vegetable served on the sliced-pork sandwiches at Philadelphia's Tony Lukes. Liberated from the bread, the dish has a slight bitterness that makes a great foil for the richness of Broiled Duck Breasts with Orange Chipotle Sauce .

　　

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

　　2 lb broccoli rabe, bottom 2 inches trimmed off

　　8 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced

　　1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

　　

Step 1

Blanch broccoli rabe in an 8-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until tender, about 6 minutes. Immediately transfer with tongs to a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Drain in a colander, pressing to extract excess water. Transfer to a cutting board and chop.

　　

Step 2

Cook garlic in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until just golden, then add broccoli rabe and cook, stirring frequently, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

　　Cooks' notes:

　　· Broccoli rabe can be cooked and chopped 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before reheating with garlic and oil. · Garlic can be cooked in oil 2 hours ahead and kept at room temperature.