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.
Ingredients
Tahini Sauce:
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons plain, unsweetened yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon honey
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 small clove garlic, crushed
Braised Broccoli Rabe with Chickpeas and Za’atar:
  • 1 (1 lb/450 g) bunch Andy Boy Broccoli Rabe, rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 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
  1. For the tahini drizzle, whisk together all ingredients until smooth; cover and refrigerate until serving.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the chickpeas, uncover the skillet, and cook until the liquid is evaporated, about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Turn off the heat and stir in 2 teaspoons za’atar.
  6. 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/