Braised Broccoli Rabe with Chickpeas, Za’atar, and Tahini Drizzle {Gluten-Free}
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Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Gluten-free Braised Broccoli Rabe with Chickpeas, Za’atar, and Tahini Drizzle features the Middle Eastern flavors of tahini and za’atar to mellow out the pleasantly tangy bite of broccoli rabe.
½ cup (120 ml) low-sodium vegetable, chicken, or beef stock
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 (15.5 oz) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2½ teaspoons za’atar spice mix, divided
Instructions
For the tahini drizzle, whisk together all ingredients until smooth; cover and refrigerate until serving.
For the broccoli rabe, trim off the tough bottom part of the broccoli rabe stems, and then chop the broccoli rabe into 2 to 3-inch pieces.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the oil, broccoli rabe, garlic, stock, salt, and pepper. Cover the skillet but keep the lid ajar and cook until the broccoli rabe is nearly tender, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the chickpeas, uncover the skillet, and cook until the liquid is evaporated, about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Turn off the heat and stir in 2 teaspoons za’atar.
Transfer the broccoli rabe mixture to a serving dish. Drizzle the tahini sauce on top and sprinkle on the remaining ½ teaspoon za’atar. Serve immediately.
Notes
To Keep This Dish Gluten-Free: Be sure to check the label of the vegetable, chicken, or beef stock you’re using because not all brands are gluten-free.
Recipe by An Edible Mosaic™ at https://www.anediblemosaic.com/braised-broccoli-rabe-with-chickpeas-zaatar-and-tahini-drizzle-gluten-free/