Rapini is a green cruciferous vegetable, with the leaves, buds, and stems all being edible; the buds somewhat resemble broccoli. Rapini is known for its bitter taste, and is particularly associated with Mediterranean cuisine. It is a particularly rich dietary source of vitamin K. Also known as broccoli rabe. Broil, stir-fry, braise, saute, or steam.
The leaves are mild, sweet, earthy and just slightly bitter and a bit milder then spinach. The stalks resemble flat celery, sweet slightly reminiscent of beets.
