Sautéed Arugula with Red Bell Peppers by Allen Neighborhood Center

Inspired by CookingChatFood.com

Ingredients

1 Veggie Box sweet pepper, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 cups loosely pack Veggie Box arugula 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.