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May 17, 2009

Cook with arugula

By Kashi Read more cooking, daily challenge, healthy eating, and new tastes
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Arugula is bitter, but interesting bitter. It adds a complexity to salads, pastas and other dishes. Here’s the neat part: Although it is perfect in salads, it’s not a lettuce at all. Arugula is a crucifer, cousin to kale, broccoli and many other nutritious vegetables. Today, challenge yourself put arugula on your grocery list. Here are some ideas for using it when you've got it home: • Whip up a pesto by mashing two bunches of arugula with garlic, olive oil, Parmesan, walnuts, lemon juice and salt and pepper. • Serve it on crostini with walnuts and Gorgonzola. • Toss it with linguine, pine nuts and Parmesan.

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    GreenTeaGirl commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Giada has a wonderful pizza recipe that features arugula, along with roasted acorn squash and gorgonzola cheese. It’s on the food network website and I highly recommend it, especially on a homemade crust =]

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    oliliak commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I love arugula! Other than usual salads, I springle on pasta dishes, on pizzas and sandwiches. It gives a spicy touch on foods, so yum!

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    MajVau commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I love the stuff and use it instead of lettuce in salads.

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    kipsych commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Trader Joe’s (only in CA?) has it right now…and usually has it as far as I’ve seen. It is in the refrigerated bagged lettuce area. I just don’t know how much is in a normal sized bunch of arugula. I guess I’ll just estimate. I’m going to try it with lemon juice and a new jerk chicken recipe tonight!

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    rm_yates commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I eat it in salads but don’t really like the taste. I thnk I will try it in a pesto!!

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    Chefsayers commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I think of arugula as peppery and pair it with sweet dried fruit or creamy cheese. Love it with asparagus and lemon vinaigrette.

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    samijon6 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    i grow arugula in my green house and use it in our salads

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    Bunnie9 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    i will.

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    gardenreg commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Pesto sounds like a great idea, can’t wait to try it. I use it as the green in a salad most of the time.

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    nancylrv commented on this. over 2 years ago

    We had Arugula last night! Used it as the green in a salad topped with beets and goat cheese! Have leftover-can’t wait to try it with wheat pasta

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    daisymay682001 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Its on my list

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    Johon commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I couldn’t find any arugula in the stores… I wish I could try it… I will eventually!!!!