Broccoli Rabe Bounty

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and sliced
• 1 bunch broccoli rabe
• 1/2 cup carrots, peeled and shredded
• 5 dried figs, cut into pieces
• 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1/4 cup dry roasted, unsalted, slivered almonds
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Parmesan shavings

Preparation

1 Wash broccoli rabe and cut off and discard coarse stem ends (about 1 inch from end). Cut broccoli rabe coarsely and set aside.
2 Saute garlic in stainless steel fry pan in olive oil until slightly browned (medium heat). Add broccoli rabe, carrots, figs, and pepper until broccoli rabe is fork tender (about 10-15 minutes). Stir every 5 minutes.
3 Add almonds, salt, and pepper and continue to cook for 5 minutes, until almonds. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with shavings of parmesan cheese.

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