Rocket Leaves

Rocket leaves or popularly known as arugula or salad rocket is a nutritious green-leafy vegetable. The young tender leaves carry a bitter peppery flavour that makes it mostly a salad vegetable. Rocket leaves have a sweet, nutty flavour when they're young but start developing a strong spicy flavour as they mature. Rocket leaves are available throughout the year. leafy greens are rich in chlorophyll, amino acids and vitamins C, E, B and K. They also contain beta-carotene, as well as lutein and zeaxanthin (for eye health). Rocket Leaves Uses: Arugula is delicious raw and can be used as a healthy add-on topping for pizza, nachos, sandwiches, and wraps. You can serve it as a side salad with nothing more than a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arugula can be used as an alternative to basil to make hot or cold pesto. This recipe uses arugula, parmesan, and pine nuts with succulent results. Rocket Leaves Benefits: Heart Health - diets rich in cruciferous vegetables, salads, and green leafy vegetables have links with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Diabetes - leafy green vegetables like rocket are highly beneficial and reduce a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Osteoporosis prevention - Arugula is high in several key nutrients for bone health, including calcium and vitamin K. Rocket Leaves Recipes: Rocket Salad Rocket leaves tossed in with the crunch of toasted sesame seeds, sundried tomatoes, feta cheese, sprinkled with a zesty dressing. Link to Recipe Rocket, Avocado & Walnut Salad This rocket, avocado and walnut salad is so delicious it could star as the main attraction on your dinner table. Link to Recipe