Crispy Broccoli Rabe and Chickpeas Recipe- a keeper!

How is everyone's week going?  Work has been very busy, but I finally found some time for a quick post.  Over the weekend I tried a new recipe, and it's a keeper! I was pleasantly surprised by how fast it was to make and how delicious it tasted! This was the best broccoli rabe I've ever cooked!

Ingredients:

1 bunch broccoli rabe, rinsed and trimmed

1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained

2 cloves garlic, sliced

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

crushed red pepper flakes

2 tbsp lemon juice

salt

pasta (optional)

Method:

1. Heat broiler.  On two baking sheets toss broccoli rabe, chickpeas, and garlic with oil; season with salt.   

2. Broil 2 minutes, then flip broccoli rabe and continue to broil until leaves are crisp and stems tender, about 2 minutes more.

3.  Served topped with red pepper flakes.  Add lemon juice and drizzle of olive oil.

**Can be served as a warm salad or over pasta for a heartier dish.

(Serves 4)

Until next time,