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broccoli rabe
[ brok-uh-lee rahb, brok-lee ]
noun
- a cruciferous plant, Brassica rapa rapa, of the mustard family, also classified by other names, especially B. rapa ruva, B. rapa rapifera, and B. ruvo.
- the slightly bitter, dark green leaves and clustered flower buds of this plant, eaten as a raw or cooked vegetable.
Word History and Origins
Origin of broccoli rabe1
Example Sentences
Add the broccoli rabe to the boiling water and, once the water returns to a boil, cook for 30 to 60 seconds, until slightly tender and bright green.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, if using, over the broccoli rabe and toss to combine.
Pile each toast with the broccoli rabe, then top each with half of a slice of the cheese.
The olive-sparked dorade with broccoli rabe I unpack at home is a copy of the fish dish I get on my plate outside Mintwood Place.
Actually it's no match for broccoli rabe, the greatest vegetable on God's earth.
I need to have something green, broccoli rabe (rapini to some people) being the obvious world number one.
In winter, location permitting, Calabrians grow Savoy cabbage, escarole, and broccoli rabe.
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