Recipe Round Up: Raab / Rabe / Rapini
River Run Farm spreading the Gospel of Raab at market.
What’s in a name? Raab, rabe, rapini- if you encounter any of these words at the farmers market they all mean the same thing. Kind of. Raab/rabe/rahb is a leggier, leafier, more boldly flavored cousin of broccoli, and rapini is the overwintered version of this vegetable, as well as other overwintered brassicas. It’s complicated, but here’s the important part: If you love bitter veggies like endives, radicchio, and frisee, you’ll love raab/rapini/whatever for its pleasant bitterness. We love it best in spring when the late winter chill sweetens up the flavor profile. There are so many ways to enjoy this spring delicacy, check out our recipe round up below!
Braised Greens with Aleppo Oil and Feta
Stewed Broccoli Rabe with Spicy Tomato Sauce
Pasta with Anchovy Butter and Broccoli Rabe
Chicken and Broccoli Rabe Stromboli
Broccoli Rabe and Provolone Grinders
White Beans with Broccoli Rabe and Lemon
Broccoli Rabe Pesto Bruschetta