Even though there is broccoli in the name, don’t let this abundant jagged leafed bunch covering tight tiny heads of florets fool you into thinking this is the same old thing. Broccoli Rabe has a unique, sophisticated taste. Sharp and flavorful, Andy Boy Broccoli Rabe is slightly bitter, a perfect foil for other strong flavorings like lush olive oils, fragrant garlic, shallots and herbs. Look at all of the interesting ways to bring this intriguing vegetable to your table.
Andy Boy has perfected many of the heritage vegetables that were sent as seeds from Italy to try and cultivate here in the U.S. Andy Boy Broccoli Rabe is a direct descendant of the beautiful wild mustard plants that grew every spring along the hillsides around Messina, Sicily. Sometimes in recipes you will see it referred to as rapini. In 1964, it was officially named “Broccoli Rabe” and the D’Arrigo Bros Co actually holds 4 patents for growing Broccoli Rabe. Patently Perfect!
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