Tuscan White Bean and Broccoli Rabe

January 18, 2021


Over the summer my daughter bought a vegan cookbook called 1000 Vegan Recipes by Robin Robertson.  The cookbook looked interesting but we didn't make any of the recipes in the book.  I started looking at the recipes recently, and this one looked good and healthy.  If you like broccoli rabe and beans then you are going to like this recipe.  You can always make this dish with pasta or even rice.  I bought some rustic homemade bread at a nearby Italian bakery to go with our meal.  

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we did.    



TUSCAN WHITE BEAN AND BROCCOLI RABE 
From the Cookbook:  1,000 Vegan Recipes by Robin Robertson
Makes 4 servings


INGREDIENTS:

1 medium bunch broccoli rabe (rapini), though stems removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups cooked or 2 (15.5-ounce)cans cannellini beans or white beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
salt and freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1.  In a saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the broccoli rabe until tender, about 5 minutes.  Drain and run under cold water, then coarsely chop.  Set aside.

2.  In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.  Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.  Stir in the beans and the rosemary, then add the cooked broccoli rabe and season with salt and pepper to taste.

3.  Cook, stirring until the flavors are well blended and the mixture is hot about 10 minutes.  Serve immediately.

WHAT I CHANGED IN THE RECIPE:

  • I first cut the tough ends off of the broccoli rabe and didn't use the ends in the recipe.  I then chopped the rest of the broccoli rabe it in half.  I then added the broccoli rabe to the boiling water.
  • I added 1/4 teaspoon of hot pepper flakes.
  • I left out the fresh rosemary as I didn't have any.
  • I used 2 cans of cannellini beans

**  You can add or leave out whatever ingredients you like for this recipe.


YUMMY TUSCAN WHITE BEANS AND BROCCOLI RABE!




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Julie

24 comments

  1. Can you believe I’ve never had broccoli rabi? But I love white beans so I am sure I would really like this recipe!

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    1. If you like broccoli than you will like broccoli rabe. I hope you try this recipe out sometime Andrea.

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  2. I would LOVE this recipe! I love broccoli rabe but don't make it very often. This sounds like such a healthy dish!

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  3. I'm sure it is very good...but could you pass the bread around again! That looks amazing!

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  4. This looks so good...and so healthy, too! We are trying to eat more veggie based meals and this fits the bill. Will be trying it soon! Have a great week !

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    1. The broccoli rabe and white bean dish is so delicious tasting and easy to make Ann. Thanks for the blog visit and I hope you try out this dish.

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  5. It looks lovely Julie I think that I would eat it with rice.

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    1. This dish would be perfect with rice. Thanks for the blog visit Linda and enjoy the week.

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  6. This sounds like my kind of meal:@)

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  7. Looks delicious...and healthy too. Thanks for linking up with Hello Monday! Tanya - The Other Side of the Road

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  8. I have never had this but it has everything in it that I like so I might just try this one.
    Thanks for sharing. xoxo Kris

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  9. Looks delicious and easy to make! Thank you for sharing Julie :)

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  10. That looks like a nice, easy, and healthy meal, Julie, and I'd love to try it.

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  11. I love beans. This dish looks great! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party. Have an awesome week.

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  12. That looks great, Julie! We all love veggies and are always looking for new ways to eat them! Enjoy the week!!

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  13. I've never tried broccoli rabe before but this looks yummy and very filling! :)

    Hope that you are having a wonderful weekend :) We are off to the park later today :)

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  14. How healthy and yummy, I love how easy it is!
    Jenna

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  15. This looks so fresh! I love both beans and broccoli and I can imagine eating it with fresh focaccia! Thank you for sharing with us at Fiesta Friday :)

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  16. There's never enough recipes with broccoli rabe out there - this one looks like it will pair well with the beans! Thanks for brining to Fiesta Friday!

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  17. How timely, I've been looking for a good recipe for broccoli rabe. Last week I burnt a batch in the air fryer {{{sigh}}}. Your recipe sounds delicious!

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  18. I am always on the lookout for vegan recipes and love this.
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  19. Sounds and looks so good. Thanks for sharing at Full Plate Thurs 641. My shares this time are #16, 17, and 18. Hope you'll take a look. Warm regards, Nancy Andres @ Colors 4 Health

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  20. I have never had broccoli rabe, but I love broccoli so I bet I will like it just the same. My husband loves beans so I am betting he would like this recipe too.

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  21. We enjoyed featuring your awesome post on Full Plate Thursday, 642. Thanks so much for sharing with us and come back to see us soon!
    Miz Helen

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