We all quizzed her like crazy: Was this a dish her grandmother had made, too?
Was it a weeknight dish?
Did her mom make it for holidays?
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So I went home and made the dish, and Ive been making it ever since.
What Is Broccoli Rabe?
Then I add canned white beans, sliced garlic, and crushed red pepper.
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(Want to make your beans from scratch?
Here’s how to make themon the stovetoporin a pressure cooker!)
However, this recipe with lemons and beans has become a go-to side dish.
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Then cut all the stems into 4-inch pieces.
Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and add 1/4 teaspoon of the salt.
Drain and rinse with very cold water until the broccoli is no longer warm.
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Pat dry with paper towels.
In a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
Add the lemon slices, overlapping if necessary, and cook without disturbing for 2 minutes.
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Turn and cook the other sides for 2 minutes more.
The slices should be browned in spots.
Transfer to a clean plate.
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Add the garlic, white beans, red pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
Add the water and bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 1 minute more.
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During cooking, add more water if the pan seems dry.
Stir in the lemon slices and turn them in the mixture until the slices are just heated through.
Taste for seasoning and add more salt, if you like.
Serve with lemon and red pepper.
