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Broccoli Rabe With Raisins and Garlic

Broccoli Rabe With Raisins and Garlic reads sweetness 6.6, fruity 4.9 and allium 4.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Italian side, about 27 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 3.9 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 8.1 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 0.9 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 3.2 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 4.2 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 4.7 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Sweetness 6.6 · Fruity 4.9 · Allium 4.2 · Richness 3.8 · Salinity 3.6 · Herbaceous 3.3 · Bitterness 2.9 · Umami 2.8 · Heat 2.1 · Earthy 1.9 · Nutty 1.4 · Warm Spice 0.9 · Sourness 0.7 · Citrus 0.6 · Floral 0.6

What's in it (6)

• 2 pounds broccoli rabe, washed, trimmed and chopped
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

Time & effort: about 27 min (12 min active) · effort: medium

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 52.3 kcal, 3.1 g protein, 0.5 g fat, 11.3 g carbs

Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (9 steps)

1. Bring a gallon of water to a boil in a large pot.
2. Blanche the rabe for 7 minutes and cool under cold running water.
3. Drain.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Add the garlic and toss, cooking for about 2 minutes, until golden.
6. Add the cooked rabe, raisins, salt and pepper flakes.
7. Shake the skillet and cook until hot, about 7 minutes.
8. Pour the remaining oil over the vegetables and adjust seasoning.
9. Serve hot or at room temperature.

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.