You are in for a treat with this quick and easy sautéed arugula. It's tender, full of flavor, with the delicious touch of sweet soft raisins and crispy pine nuts for the perfect finish! Recipe yields 4 small servings.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: sauteed arugula
Servings: 4
Calories: 89kcal
Author: Katia
Ingredients
½ tablespoonpine nuts, use more if you like
1tablespoonolive oil
1small garlic clove, grated or minced
7 oz(200 grams)arugula, washed and drained
⅛ cup(20 grams)raisins (or sultanas)*
salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Place the pine nuts in a dry skillet (without oil). Heat over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes, stir and toast them until golden. Transfer them to a plate immediately to prevent burning, and return the skillet on the stove.
Heat the oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Gradually add arugula to the pot, a handful at a time (it looks a lot but it will reduce quickly), and stir constantly until all the arugula is wilted but still bright green, it takes about 3-4 minutes.
Adjust the seasoning (I use about ¼ teaspoon of salt), toss in the toasted pine nuts, the soft raisins, and cook for 30 seconds just until well combined. The recipe is very adaptable, feel free to add more raisins or pine nuts if you wish.
Serve warm or at room temperature with an extra drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Notes
Raisins: the recipe calls for soft raisins or sultanas. If they're not soft, pour enough hot water over them and let them sit for 10-15 minutes, then drain and use.Nutrition facts: Please note that the nutrition values are based on an online nutrition calculator. It’s an estimate only and it should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. The nutrition values are for one serving.