Lemon-Scented Broccoli Rabe

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds broccoli rabe (rapini)
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper red crushed
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 2 teaspoons lemon rind grated
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 4 quarts water hot

Equipment

• frying pan
• dutch oven

Directions

1. Bring 4 quarts hot water to a boil in a large, covered Dutch oven. Trim coarse ends from broccoli rabe.
2. Combine garlic powder, salt, and red pepper; set aside.
3. Place broccoli rabe in boiling water; cook, uncovered, 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender.
4. Drain and plunge broccoli rabe into ice water; drain.
5. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic powder mixture.
6. Add broccoli rabe, tossing to coat. Cook, turning every 1 to 2 minutes, until thoroughly heated.
7. Sprinkle with lemon rind; toss well.
8. Serve immediately.