Rapini Rabe

Rapini, also known as rabe, is a variety of turnip originating from the Mediterranean. It has a pungent, bitter flavor with a subtle nutty undertone and is high on the bitterness scale. Cooked rapini is perfect for blanching before frying and combining with garlic and chili for a simple, enticing, and nutritious dish ¹. Rapini is a nutrition-packed vegetable, rich in iron, calcium, and potassium. It is also rich in vitamins A, C, and K. The nutritional goodness from rapini can help boost the immune system, improve bone density, and regulate blood pressure ¹. Rapini is a year-round vegetable although its peak season runs from the end of fall through to early spring. Rapini thrives when grown in sunny conditions although it is quite hardy and will tolerate partial shade ¹. If you’re looking for more information on rapini, you can check out these links:

• Tastylicious: A guide to cooking rapini
• Wikipedia: More information on rapini
• Italian Recipe Book: A recipe for sauteed broccoli rabe.