Well, it’s the time of year when perhaps you may find what may be considered a “new” vegetable in your local super-market or grocery store….Rapini!
“What is Rapini” you say ? Well, it is a broccoli-looking vegetable, from the Brasiceae Family (Mustard), scientifically known as Brassica Rapa, but known by the folks who eat it (mostly Latin countries, such as Italy, Spain, Portugal etc.) as Cime di Rapa ( Puglia) Friarielli (Napoli) or Brocoletti (Rome…)…and of course commonly known in the English speaking Americas as “Rapini”.... Rapini are rich in Vitamins A, C & K…also Potassium, Calcium and Iron….so it’s even ! GOOD FOR YOU !
This is a veggie that might not appeal to everyone, as it has a slightly bitter, pungent / nutty taste, HOWEVER….there’s just something about it that is appealing, once one has acquired a taste for it….sort of like getting used to drinking wine....(most people don’t enjoy the taste of wine at first….but boy o boy, it does grow on you!!)
In any case, the other day I was looking for a cheap-quick-to-make-no-headaches meal that I could feed to the Old Dog @kus-knee and as I happened to see this beautiful leafy green at the store, I opted for my usual quick and slick: Rapini - Sausage - Potato - Dish….so here it is…
Ingredients:
- 1 / 1.5 Kg of Fresh Rapini Washed & cut into small pieces
- 4 – 6 Potatoes (depending on the size) Peeled, cut into ½ “ cubes
- 2 small / medium Onions (or 1 large) Chopped
- 2 – 4 slivers of Garlic: Chopped / crushed
- Italian Sausage ½ - 1 Pound (I prefer the HOT variety) BBQ’d or fried on the stove top
- Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until slightly browned
- Mix in chopped Rapini, cover and let them cook for a few minutes on medium-high heat. Option to douse with a shot of white wine. After the wine has evaporated, salt, (option of pepper) turn down the heat to low, cover and let simmer for 10 – 15 minutes.
- In the meantime, cook potatoes in a pressure cooker for 4 minutes or simply boil in salted water (which takes a lot longer….but it’s up to you)..
- At the same time cook the spicy sausage on the BBQ (option of stove top fryer)…when cooked, cut into 1 “ pieces.
- When all 3 items are cooked, simply add the potatoes and sausage to the Rapini…mix until well blended and VOILA’
- Tip: If it appears a bit dry just pour a touch of Olive Oil over it and mix well.
Serve with a lovely glass of red wine and ENJOY!! The Old Dog did !!
I've never even heard of Rapini but it looks really good and now I'm going to try it. Thanks for the great post!
Thank you for thanking!
looks aweseome
It is !...you have to try it to believe it!
It is awesome! I can speak from experience!
That seems very tasty (and very Greek)! Thank you!
Thanks for looking
you look very tasty too ;) jajaja i´m just kidding @mariandavp
:P :)
Ha Ha Haaaaaaaa!! In North India my state is named Punjab. All Punjabis love rapini (it is called SAAG there). The recipe is different but base is rapini. I found it online
http://food.ndtv.com/recipe-sarson-ka-saag-aur-makki-ki-roti-218092
Looks delicious...I'd love to give it a try...thanks
You will love it @lelabird60 :))
@lellabird60 Great post and I love it you're back as well!
They call this Rape - funny name for a vege... btw, it doesn't look dry at all ..no.. I only have cooked this in an omelet from ..I think it was either @homeartpictures or @angel76 who shared it .. shoot I can't remember :(
I got distracted and forgot to go on scrolling down The Old Dog's page for more posts I didn't see this ..and almost missed it...keep cooking and posting!
Thanks for yr comment....will try to come up with more ideas...🙃
sounds and looks delicious
Yep...(thanx)
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never heaerd of rapini also ! but since its from broccoli family i give it a go :)
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