Peppery arugula

Cinzia Cuneo 21 luglio, 2009 legumi, verdure

Arugula, a cruciferous plant with an amazingly “nutty mustardy” flavour is extremely beneficial to health.

In ancient times, many medicinal virtues were attributed to it, and it was once considered an aphrodisiac. During the past few decades, it has started gaining popularity in North America, especially among food lovers and health food enthusiasts.

The fact that it grows very easily here in Quebec delights all gardeners, both the lazy ones and the ones in a big hurry!

Due to its very pungent taste, it is normally not eaten on its own. Why not try it in a salad like in our Cabbage and Arugula Salad recipe or in a Pesto Sauce with Arugula.

Cabbage and Arugula Salad

Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on July 21, 2007.

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Cinzia Cuneo

Italiana di nascita e canadese d'adozione, Cinzia ha deciso di coniugare le sue competenze professionali e la sua passione per la buona tavola sviluppando un servizio per aiutare i numerosi «aventi bisogno» a riprendere il controllo della loro alimentazione. Così è nata SOSCuisine. Ingegnere di formazione al Politecnico di Torino, Cinzia ha conseguito un Master's Degree in scienze applicate all'École Polytechnique de Montréal.