Kicked Up Broccoli Rabe & Ham Hero Recipe

Rinse the broccoli rabe thoroughly and trim off any tough, hard stems.

Meanwhile, fill a large sauce pot halfway with water and bring it to a boil.

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice with about 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Drizzle this over the broccoli rabe mixture and toss gently to coat.

Split the Italian bread loaf lengthwise down the middle, but not all the way through. Drizzle the cut sides with a little olive oil.

Place the olive oil-drizzled bread onto a heated griddle or large pan over medium heat. Toast for a few minutes until the cut sides are lightly golden and crisp.

Remove the bread from the griddle. Grate Romano cheese generously onto both toasted sides. Fill one side of the bread with the sautéed broccoli rabe mixture and the other side with the deli ham.