Pork tenderloin may not be the first thing that comes to mind when barbecuing, but it's just as easy to grill as other meats like chicken breast. In this rendition, grilled lemon and pork tenderloin are served with
broccoli rabe and pistachio couscous. As this cut of meat is fairly lean, it makes for a healthy, well-rounded meal.
Broccoli rabe
Also known as broccoli raab, broccoletti, and rapini, this cabbage relative has small florets with leaves that resemble those of kale. Known for its bitter flavor, broccoli rabe is often blanched to tone down the bitterness, then sautéed with garlic and olive oil or lemon and red pepper flakes and mixed into pastas, pizzas, and other dishes. It is common in southern Italian cuisine and has gained popularity in restaurants across the US.
Broccoli and cheddar is one of those classic flavor pairings that always works. Whether combined in a salad, sandwich, or soup, broccoli and cheddar cheese is wonderfully comforting and constantly delicious. Tonight serve the dynamic duo in a modern, Italian variation.
Rapini
Also known as broccoli rabe, a vegetable that is a related to the cabbage and turnip. This leafy green has long stalks scattered with clusters of tiny broccoli-like flowers. Used often in Italian cooking, these greens have a pungent, bitter flavor.
Broccoli rabe - have you heard of it? It sure seems a little overly gourmet but it is really great for you. I started seeing it in recipes a while back, but it seems like it is no longer a food fad but a veggie we can count on seeing for quite a while.
