Arugula (also known as rocket, rucola, or roquette) is a leafy green vegetable from the brassica family, which includes broccoli, cabbage, and mustard greens. Though it looks like lettuce, it has a much bolder flavor.
🍴 Flavor & Uses
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Flavor: Arugula has a peppery, spicy, and slightly nutty taste. It's more intense than most salad greens.
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Culinary Uses:
- Commonly used raw in salads, often mixed with milder greens.
- Delicious as a pizza topping, in sandwiches, or stirred into pasta.
- Can be sautéed or added to soups for a milder flavor.
- Great in pesto, especially when blended with basil.
