Ingredients
1/2
cup (1 stick) butter, divided
1
cup chopped shallots, divided
3
tsp grated lemon peel, divided
1
1/2 pounds broccoli crowns, cut into florets
1
1/2 pounds rapini (broccoli rabe), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Directions
1.
Melt 1/4 cup butter with 1/2 cup shallots and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon peel in very large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté 2 minutes. Mix in broccoli and 1/4 cup water. Sprinkle with salt. Cover; cook until broccoli is crisp-tender and water evaporates, about 4 minutes. Transfer broccoli to bowl; cover to keep warm.
2.
Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter with remaining shallots and lemon peel in same skillet over high heat; sauté 2 minutes. Add rapini. Sprinkle with salt, cover, and cook until rapini wilts, about 2 minutes. Uncover and sauté until tender, about 1 minute longer. Mix into broccoli. Season with salt and pepper.
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