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Rapini

Also known as: Italian Broccoli, Broccoli-rabe, Broccoletti di rape, Rape

Category:

Vegetables

Seasonality:

All Origins
USA

January: High
February: High
March: High
April: High
May: High
June: High
July: High
August: High
September: High
October: High
November: High
December: High

January: High
February: High
March: High
April: High
May: High
June: High
July: High
August: High
September: High
October: High
November: High
December: High

Uses

Closely related to broccoli, Rapini (like broccoli) is originally from the Mediterranean area and has been popular in Italy for hundreds of years. Today, Rapini is found growing in California, Arizona, New Jersey, Quebec and Ontario. As member of the cabbage and turnip family, Rapini is medium to dark green in color with slender stalks topped by clusters of tiny green leaves and buds. Rapini may also sprout small yellow flowers. The entire plant, known for its pungent bitter flavor, is edible. Rapini may be cooked in a variety of ways including frying, steaming and braising and is also popular in Italian soups, stews and salads. Oil extracted from the Rape seed (Rapeseed oil) is commonly marketed as canola oil.

Selection, Storage & Handling

Rapini from Melissa’s is hand-selected for excellent quality. Choose freshly colored, firm greens. Avoid wilted or yellowed leaves or stems. Keep unwashed and wrapped in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Use within 5 days for best flavor.

Rinse well and trim stalk bottoms. Separate stalks and boil for a few minutes. Rapini may also be sautéed, braised or microwaved.

For availability, please use our store locator or contact us at 1.800.588.0151 and/or hotline@melissas.com.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 3oz (85g)

Amount Per Serving
- Calories 25
- Calories from Fat: 0

% Daily Value*
- Cholesterol 0mg 0%
- Fiber 0g 0%
- Protein 3g 0%
- Saturated Fat 0g 0%
- Sodium 25mg 0%
- Sugars 1g 0%
- Total Carbohydrate 4g 0%
- Total Fat 0g 0%