Flatbreads with Spicy Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Name: Flatbreads with Spicy Broccoli Rabe and Sausage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Broccoli rabe 12 oz; Sausage 3.5 oz; Fresh chili pepper 1; Garlic 1 clove; Extra virgin olive oil 1 spoonful; Fine salt to taste; Cracker 12

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Calories per serving

Lactose Free

Energy Kcal 89
Carbohydrates g 8.7
of which sugars g 1
Protein g 2.8
Fats g 4.8
of which saturated fat g 1.47
Fiber g 0.9
Cholesterol mg 4
Sodium mg 259

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Makes: 12 pieces
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Schiacciate con cime di rapa piccanti e salsiccia is a super tasty treat you'll find at lively gatherings in Puglia, way down in Southern Italy. It's a mix of spicy Italian flatbread topped with tender cime di rapa—like turnip greens, but with more bite—and juicy, crispy sausage. And the bread? It's perfectly golden on the outside. In Puglia, using cime di rapa is common, but combining it with sausage, garlic, and chili gives it a bold kick. Really wakes up your taste buds. A quick sauté brings out the tangy notes of the greens and makes the sausage moist and flavorful. Every bite is spicy, savory, and a bit crispy from the bread. Really, it’s like a bite-sized meal.

This kind of Italian flatbread sandwich is a classic for a reason—so fun to eat. People always reach for seconds. The broccoli rabe and sausage recipe is popular all over Apulia. And each town has its own twist—maybe extra chili or different local sausages. What makes it special is how the bread soaks up the juicy flavors from the greens and sausage while staying crispy at the edges. It’s one of those easy Italian appetizers that disappears fast at parties. Whether you call it a traditional Italian flatbread, a piadina with sausage and broccoli rabe, or just a snack with drinks, this dish brings the laid-back, social vibe of Southern Italy to your table.

Plus, the combo of sharp greens, spicy meat, and chewy bread keeps you coming back. Imagine sharing this with friends, a glass of wine, and the warm Italian sun setting. It's not just food; it’s an experience—captures the heart of Southern Italian hospitality and flavor. You really can't go wrong. For real, it’s a great dish at any gathering.

INGREDIENTS
Ingredients for 12 flatbreads: Broccoli rabe 12 oz (350 g); Sausage 3.5 oz (100 g); Fresh chili pepper 1; Garlic 1 clove; Extra virgin olive oil 1 spoonful; Fine salt to taste; Cracker 12

Preparation

How to prepare Flatbreads with Spicy Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

To prepare the flatbreads with spicy broccoli rabe and sausage, start by washing the broccoli rabe well and removing the tougher stems and damaged leaves 1, cut the leaves into pieces and blanch them for 5 minutes in salted boiling water 2. Meanwhile, prepare a pan with extra virgin olive oil, a halved clove of garlic, and a chopped chili pepper 3.

Once cooked, drain the broccoli rabe well and sauté them for a few seconds in a pan with oil, garlic, and chili pepper to flavor them (4-5), then adjust salt and set them aside. Crumble the sausage in a bowl 6

and cook it in a very hot non-stick pan 7, browning it well 8. Now assemble the snack by placing a teaspoon of spicy broccoli rabe and some sausage crumbs on each flatbread 9: here are your flatbreads with spicy broccoli rabe and sausage ready! If desired, you can decorate them with a piece of chili pepper!