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by Zoe Eisenberg
Arugula, which is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A and Potassium, is my favorite type of salad green due to its spicy, peppery flavor. It’s rumored that in Roman times, arugula seed was considered an aphrodisiac. However, from the rumors I hear about those Romans, everything seemed to be an aphrodisiac. Just sayin’!
Although arugula is tasty cooked, it is typically eaten raw and often mixed with other mild greens so that its flavor is subdued. I also like to layer the green in my sandwiches for an interesting kick.
In the spring and summer you can grow arugula in your own garden. Be sure to harvest frequently—the older the plant, the less tender the texture and the more peppery the flavor.
Check out this Food.com recipe for vegan arugula pesto. Yum!
So true and looks like a yummy recipe I need to make asap! Never tried arugola cooked, always raw. I’ll have to try cooked. Any cooked arugola recipes we should know about?
Apparently I cannot spell today… arugula. No ‘i’ in team and no ‘o’ in arugula.