Sautéed Arugula with Red Bell Peppers
Arugula sautéed with red bell peppers and garlic makes an easy and tasty side dish.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: stove top
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups loosely pack baby arugula (about 2 to 3 ounces)
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
- salt to taste
- pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Start the peppers: Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the red bell peppers, sauté for 7 to 10 minutes, until they begin to soften and turn brown.
- Add garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet, and sauté for another minute.
- Stir in arugula: Gradually stir in the arugula, and cook until the arugula begins to wilt, about 3 minutes. Add salt to taste and pinch of red pepper flakes if using. Stir in the balsamic vinegar if using.
- Serve immediately, or cover and keep warm on very low heat until the rest of the meal is ready.
Notes
- Read the arugula packaging to determine if it has already been washed or not. A lot of the bigger brands at grocery stores come pre-washed; but lately we’ve been getting arugula from local farms that need washing before using.
- We have two arugula eaters here so this quantity is perfect for us. But you could easily use a whole 4 oz container to make enough for 3 or 4 people.
Find it online: https://cookingchatfood.com/sauteed-arugula/
