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Vegetables: Arugula




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Vegetables: Arugula

Nutritional Information:
Excellent source of vitamin C and folate. Good source of calcium.

What To Look For:
Look for small, soft leaves. (The bigger the leaves are, the more peppery and hot they become.)

Storage, Easy Cooking:
Will keep for 1 or 2 days if refrigerated. Discard the long stems. Wash well in several changes of water to remove any dirt. Dry well.

Best Uses:
Often used in salads. Its warm flavor is good with olives, hard-cooked eggs, grilled onions, and salty cheeses. Use vinaigrettes with strong acids, such as sherry vinegars, lemon juice, or aged red wine.

 

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