Best 7 Arugula Wilted With Mushrooms And Onions Recipes

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**Arugula Wilted with Mushrooms and Onions: A Symphony of Earthy Flavors**

Indulge in the delectable simplicity of arugula wilted with mushrooms and onions, a dish that showcases the harmonious blend of earthy, savory, and slightly bitter flavors. This culinary delight, often featured as a side dish or light main course, is a symphony of textures, with tender arugula leaves gently wilted in a flavorful mixture of sautéed mushrooms and onions. Complemented by a tangy balsamic vinaigrette, this dish offers a delightful interplay of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing. Additionally, discover variations of this classic recipe, including a vegan version with smoky tempeh and a zesty lemon-herb dressing, as well as a more robust rendition featuring roasted butternut squash and a creamy goat cheese dressing. Embark on a culinary journey with these versatile recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences and elevate the humble arugula to new heights of culinary excellence.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SAUTEED ARUGULA (ROCKET)



Sauteed Arugula (Rocket) image

Arrugula, Garden Rocket, Gargeer, Rocket, Rocket Salad, Roka, Roquette, Rucola, Rugula, Salad Rocket and Tira what ever you want to call it is a bitter, aromatic green with a peppery mustard flavor. Topping with cheese will cut the bitterness.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
10 ounces mushrooms, quartered
1 red onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup vermouth or 1/3 cup white wine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch chili pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano or parsley)
8 cups arugula, ripped into bite size pieces washed and spun dry
nutmeg
grated cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pan heat oil over medium high heat. Add mushrooms, onions, and garlic stirring all the while cooking about 4 minutes the pan will be dry till the mushrooms release some liquid.
  • Deglaze the pan with vermouth.
  • Add salt, pepper flakes, herbs, nutmeg and arugula. Cook till wilted about 2-3 minutes.
  • Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.9, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 161.4, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.4, Protein 3.7

WILTED ARUGULA



Wilted Arugula image

Serve alongside our Baked Cod with Olives and Rosemary Lentils.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
8 ounces baby arugula, rinsed and drained well
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is fragrant but not browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add arugula; cook, stirring constantly, until slightly wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add vinegar; cook, stirring constantly, until most of the vinegar has evaporated, about 1 minute. Stir in salt; season with pepper. Serve immediately.

FUNGHI ALLA FIORENTINA (SEARED MUSHROOMS WITH WILTED ARUGULA)



Funghi alla Fiorentina (Seared Mushrooms with Wilted Arugula) image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces mushrooms, such as royal trumpets, cleaned and cut into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts
4 cups packed baby arugula

Steps:

  • Heat a straight-sided medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil; heat for another minute. Add the mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cranberries and walnuts; cook 1 minute more. Turn off the heat, add the arugula and another 1/4 teaspoon salt, and toss gently with the mushroom mixture to wilt.

WARM ARUGULA AND MUSHROOM SALAD



Warm Arugula And Mushroom Salad image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound shiitake mushrooms
8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium-size red onion, sliced thin
1 1/2 cups canned chick peas, rinsed
4 tablespoons sherry-wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 bunches fresh arugula, rinsed, dried and stems removed
1 1/2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, in thin shavings

Steps:

  • Wipe any dirt from mushrooms with damp paper towel, remove and discard stems and cut caps in half-inch slices.
  • Heat six tablespoons oil in a large, heavy skillet. Add onion and saute over medium heat until wilted. Stir in mushrooms, increase heat to high and cook until mushrooms have softened and look moist. Stir in chick peas and three tablespoons vinegar and simmer mixture for a minute or two. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside, off heat, until ready to serve.
  • Beat remaining vinegar with mustard and beat in oil. Put arugula in large bowl and toss with dressing. Arrange arugula on each of six salad plates. To serve, briefly reheat mushroom mixture and spoon on top. Scatter cheese on each portion and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 269, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 542 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ARUGULA SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS, GOAT CHEESE, AND CANDIED WALNUTS



Arugula Salad with Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese, and Candied Walnuts image

Provided by Kate Ewald

Categories     Salad     Onion     Appetizer     Side     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Dinner     Goat Cheese     Walnut     Arugula     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Caramelized onions:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 pounds red onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Candied walnuts:
1/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
Large pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups walnut halves
Croutons:
4 cups 1/2-inch cubes crustless country bread
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salad:
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 5-ounce packages baby arugula
2 5-ounce packages soft goat cheese, broken into 1/2-inch pieces, chilled

Steps:

  • For caramelized onions:
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions. Sauté until golden, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with vinegar; stir to blend. Season with salt and pepper.
  • For candied walnuts:
  • Combine first 4 ingredients in another heavy large skillet. Bring to boil, whisking. Boil 1 minute. Add walnuts; stir. Toss until syrup forms glaze on nuts, about 3 minutes. Transfer nuts to sheet of foil and quickly separate nuts with forks. Cool. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  • For croutons:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place bread cubes in large bowl. Drizzle with oil, tossing constantly to coat evenly. Scatter cubes in single layer on rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake croutons until crisp, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand on sheet at room temperature.
  • For salad:
  • Whisk oil and vinegar in small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Place arugula in very large bowl. Drop in onions, tossing to distribute evenly. Add nuts, croutons, and goat cheese. Toss with enough dressing to coat lightly.

CREMINI MUSHROOM PASTA WITH WILTED ARUGULA AND GOAT CHEESE



Cremini Mushroom Pasta with Wilted Arugula and Goat Cheese image

Categories     Mushroom     Pasta     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Goat Cheese     Arugula     Self

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb spaghetti
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 lb cremini mushrooms, sliced
1/2 tsp salt
4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
4 cups arugula, coarsely chopped
6 oz goat cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, but before draining, reserve 1/2 cup cooking water. While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and salt and cook, stirring frequently, 2 or 3 minutes or until mushrooms are soft. Add garlic and cook another 2 or 3 minutes until garlic is soft and most of the liquid has evaporated. Toss pasta with mushrooms, arugula, and goat cheese. Stir in reserved cooking liquid until cheese becomes creamy. Toss in parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.

WILTED ARUGULA , MUSHROOM, PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



Wilted Arugula , Mushroom, Pear and Blue Cheese Salad image

This is low in fat with no additional dressing keeping the fat down even more. Arugula has a peppery taste that goes nicely with the creamy cheese and crunchy pears while the mushrooms give it a meaty feel.For added texture add some toasted nuts.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Pears

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
10 ounces button mushrooms (Baby Bella`s cut in 1/2)
1 red onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup vermouth or 1/4 cup white wine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch chili pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano or parsley)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
8 cups arugula, washed and spun dry
1 pear, diced
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pan heat oil over medium high heat. Add mushrooms, onions, and garlic stirring all the while cooking about 4 minutes the pan will be dry till the mushrooms release some liquid.
  • Deglaze the pan with vermouth.
  • Add salt, pepper flakes, herbs, nutmeg and arugula.
  • Stir to slightly wilt.
  • Place into a salad bowl top with diced pears and blue cheese.
  • Serve immediately.
  • May squeeze some fresh lemon over it!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 279.5, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 7.4, Protein 5.8

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest ingredients possible. This will ensure the best flavor and texture in your dish.
  • Use a variety of mushrooms. This will add depth and complexity to the flavor of your dish. Some good options include cremini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and oyster mushrooms.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the mushrooms. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the mushrooms until they are tender but still have a little bit of bite to them. Overcooking will make them tough and rubbery.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. This will help to bring out the flavor of the mushrooms and onions.
  • Season the arugula with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. This will help to brighten the flavor of the arugula and balance out the richness of the mushrooms and onions.
  • Serve the arugula immediately. This is a dish that is best enjoyed fresh.

Conclusion:

Arugula wilted with mushrooms and onions is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be served as a side dish or main course. Next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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