by Maria Teresa Jorge
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1 bunch broccoli rabe washed and shredded in medium pieces Ask a question about this ingredient
4 slices of smoked bacon Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup dry white beans Ask a question about this ingredient
3 sage leafs Ask a question about this ingredient
2 garlic cloves whole with pink skin on Ask a question about this ingredient
2 garlic clove, inside green part removed and chopped finely Ask a question about this ingredient
1 salt Ask a question about this ingredient
black and white pepper, freshly ground Ask a question about this ingredient
4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil for broccoli rabe Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil for beans Ask a question about this ingredient
8 slices of Italian surdough bread Ask a question about this ingredient
1 garlic clove whole peeled for bread Ask a question about this ingredient
Extra Virgin Olive Oil for bread Ask a question about this ingredient
Wash the dry beans and soak them in water overnight.
Ask a question about this stepIn a large pot, put the soaked beans, cover with water, add the 2 whole garlic cloves, the sage leaves and 2 tablepoons of olive oil. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, Add salt and cook a further 5 to 10 minutes or until the beans are well cooked but not falling apart.
Ask a question about this stepDiscard the sage leaves and the garlic cloves, drain the beans and keep warm. You can reserve the water to use in a soup.
Ask a question about this stepIn a sautée pan, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and fry the bacon slices on both sides until crispy and golden brown. Remove the bacon and drain on kitchen paper towel. Break in pieces and reserve.
Ask a question about this stepDiscard the bacon oil, clean the pan with some paper towel and add the remaining olive oil. When warm, add the garlic, sautée until it starts to sizzle, add the broccoli rabe and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper, stir to mix well.
Ask a question about this stepCut the bread in slices and lightly grill the bread. Cut a little end of the garlic clove so you have a flat surface, very lightly rub the raw garlic clove on each grilled bread slice (one side only), drizzle with a little olive oil. Cut the bread slices in 2 pieces, add some broccoli rabe on each slice, sprinkle with the fried bacon and add a tablespoon of cooked beans on top.
Ask a question about this stepSeason with freshly ground pepper and serve immediately.
Ask a question about this stepI tried to do something very similar to this this week except I also added some red pepper flakes, so we were definitely on the same brainwave this week. Mine didn't turn out well enough to consider posting, but I really love yours. You've motivated me to try this again. Thanks for posting.
Thank you for your comment. It comes out very nice, do try again.
My mouth is watering. I think I'll use some canned beans so I can try it with some bread I have from Poilane. Thanks for posting this delicious looking crostini.