italian broccoli rabe grinder

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup diced pepperoni
• 2 bunches broccoli rabe, trimmed
• salt, to taste
• 4 hard italian rolls, split
• 8 slices provolone cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat. stir garlic into the oil; cook and stir until softened but not browned, about 1 minute. add the crushed red pepper and pepperoni; cook and stir to blend flavors, about 1 additional minute.
• stir in the broccoli rabe, coating the leaves well with oil. cover and cook until broccoli rabe is fully wilted and soft, about 15 minutes. season with salt.
• place a piece of cheese on cut side of each roll; fill with the broccoli rabe mixture. serve warm.