Definition of "broccoli rabe" []

• Slightly bitter dark green leaves and clustered flower buds (noun)
• Plant grown for its pungent edible leafy shoots (noun)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

• "Susan knows I have a special place on my palate for chicken cacciatore hunters-style chicken so it will often happen that, after the red peppers have been eaten, shell bring a huge platter to the table: chicken pieces, peppers, onions, mushrooms, all in a strong gravy, accompanied by a side dish of broccoli rabe or escarole."