# Pan-Fried Cime di Rapa

Recipe by [Nora Vasquez](https://fridge.menu/en/u/noravasquez)

A simple pan-fried turnip greens side dish, blanched then finished in olive oil with chilli.

Servings: 4 · Cook 30 min · Side dishes

Vegan

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## Ingredients

- 1 kg Cime di rapa
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Chopped chilli peppers

## Steps

1. Remove the toughest leaves and thoroughly clean the cime di rapa of any soil. Wash well under cold water.
2. Pour water into a large pot and bring to the boil.
3. Add the whole cime di rapa to the boiling water and cook for 5–10 minutes. (8 min)
4. Drain in a metal colander and press well to remove excess water.
5. Heat olive oil in a fairly large non-stick frying pan.
6. Add the greens to the pan, season with salt, black pepper and chilli to taste.
7. Cook over medium heat, uncovered, for about 10 minutes, until the greens are fairly dry. (10 min)
8. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan if you like.

Published 2026-10-07

https://fridge.menu/en/r/chimichurri-steak-ztx2ix1y

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