Broccoli Rabe with Caramelized Onions and Garlic

Broccoli is a major EnergyRich ?, food and strength builder. It is also crammed high with fiber, folic acid, chlorophyll and many other micro-nutrients and phyto-chemicals.Some of the other benefits from broccoli are: it is a blood purifier, helps with cancer prevention, acts as an immune strengthener, consistently promotes healthy intestinal flora and lifts the spirits as well as fights depression.

So if you are looking for a boost, try this high energy recipe!

Broccoli Rabe with Caramelized Onions and Garlic

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
Yields: 3-4 servings

?1 bunch broccoli rabe
?2 teaspoons olive oil
?2 large onions, cut into half moons
?2 cloves garlic, minced
?a healthy pinch of sea salt
?freshly ground black pepper to taste

Wash broccoli rabe well. Remove the thick part of the stems. Roughly chop. In a large frying pan, heat oil. Add onions and saute until they begin to brown, about 15-20 minutes. Add garlic, broccoli rabe and sea salt. Stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes. Add water if necessary. Make sure broccoli remain bright green and slightly crispy.

Variations:

?Add toasted pine nuts.
?Add 1/2 pound cooked pasta to the finished greens for a light meal.
?If you don't like the bitterness of broccoli rabe, blanch it before sauteing.

To Your Health and Success, Heather

Want to use this article on your website or your own ezine? You absolutely can! But here's what you MUST include: Heather Dominick, Certified Nutrition-Energy Consultant, is founder of the EnergyRich Lifestyle Program?, the proven step-by-step program to help you achieve your best health and fullest life. To sign up for her freebie how-to articles and no-charge teleclasses on creating your best energy life, visit http://www.individual-health.net

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