Peppery sauteed arugula is dressed in a delicate buttery sauce with lemon, garlic and sherry vinegar.

Pair this quick and easy side dish with roasted chicken or fish.

Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Sautéed Arugula

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Increase heat to medium-high; cook, undisturbed, until the liquid reduces by half, about 2 minutes.

Add butter, vinegar, lemon juice and salt; cook, stirring, until the butter is melted.

Return the arugula to the pot and stir to coat the greens evenly in the sauce.

Sprinkle with lemon zest before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, this recipe is gluten-free.

Because this recipe uses butter, it is not vegan, but it is vegetarian.

If you wanted to make it vegan, you could swap the butter for a dairy-free vegan plant butter.

Pair this easy side dish withroasted chicken,seared steakorgrilled fish.

If you have leftover sauteed arugula, add it to aquiche,frittataoromeletfor breakfast.

Arugula is a delicate leafy green that’s part of the cabbage and mustard green family.

Sauteed arugula has a mild flavor, similar tosauteed spinachorwilted kale.

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