Cime di Rapa Ripassate (garlicky Italian greens)
Bitter, tender greens boiled then tossed in hot olive oil with garlic and chilli. Spring greens work beautifully here.
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.60 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 144kcal
- 9.5gcarbs
- 5.7gof which sugars
- 11gfat
- 3.3gsaturates
- 3.9gprotein
- 3.9gfibre
- 1.6gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Bring a large pan of water to the boil with the salt. Add the greens and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the stalks are tender.
4 min 30 s - 2
Drain well, pressing out as much water as you can with the back of a spoon.
- 3
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the garlic and chilli and cook for 1 minute, until pale gold. Do not let the garlic brown.
1 min - 4
Add the drained greens and turn up the heat. Toss and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until glossy, tender and a few edges have caught.
4 min - 5
Taste and add more salt if needed. Serve hot with the lemon wedges to squeeze over.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
