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Broccoli rabe (friarielli)

Broccoli rabe, also called friarielli, is a bitter leafy vegetable commonly sautéed, braised, or served with pasta and meat.

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About Broccoli rabe (friarielli)

Broccoli rabe, also called rapini or friarielli, is a leafy brassica harvested for its tender stems, leaves, and small, loose flower buds rather than a single dense broccoli head. It is typically dark green, with narrow leaves and thin branching stalks.

Its flavour is distinctly bitter and green, with a pungent brassica note that becomes milder when blanched or thoroughly sautéed. Broccoli rabe is commonly sautéed with aromatics, braised, or combined with pasta, beans, sausages, and other savoury foods.

The cooked leaves soften while the stems may retain a pleasant bite. It is sold as fresh bunches or trimmed portions; removing thick stems, blanching, or extended cooking changes the edible mixture, bitterness, moisture, and firmness.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for broccoli rabe (friarielli)

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English

rapini

English

rapini leaf

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Broccoli rabe (friarielli) nutrition & diet

Broccoli rabe (friarielli) nutritional value

Broccoli raab, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
22kcal
Protein
3.2g
Carbs
2.9g
Fat
0.5g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Identify broccoli rabe as the bitter leafy Brassica vegetable, including whether stems, leaves, and flowering shoots are retained. Raw, blanched, sautéed, braised, and drained forms differ in water and added-fat context; garlic, oil, sausage, pasta, and cooking liquids belong to the full recipe record.

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Diet considerations

Broccoli rabe is plant-derived. Its compatibility changes when cooked with sausage, anchovy, cheese, meat stock, or animal fat, and when served with pasta or bread. Plain greens and pasta-based preparations have different carbohydrate patterns; portion size and retained cooking oil also affect the dish context.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Broccoli raab, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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