Tag: arugula

Plum Arugula Salad with Maple Curry Vinaigrette by Gordon Ramsay

Fresh and peppery arugula is topped with ripe, juicy plums, grape tomatoes, spiced pumpkin seeds and toasted pine nuts with a maple curry vinaigrette. Simple, delicious and flavourful–what’s not to love? If desired, add a salty, creamy and chunky blue cheese or a few slices of mild, soft rinded uniquely tangy goat cheese to make it more satisfying and exciting. I used red plums here, but it would work with most plums.

Curry Vinaigrette
60 ml Apple cider vinegar 1 Small shallot, minced 1 tsp Fresh ginger, peeled and minced 1 1/2 tsp Curry powder 1 tbsp Maple syrup 90 ml Extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 tsp Salt	3-4 Plums, cut into wedges 100 g Grape tomatoes, halved 70 g Arugula Fresh herbs, optional 2 tbsp Spiced pepita 2 tbsp Dry toasted pine nuts

Combine ACV, shallot, ginger, curry powder, and honey in a blender. Let stand 15 minutes for curry powder to bloom. Process on high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. With blender running on low speed, slowly drizzle in olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt, and set aside.
Arrange tomatoes, plums, arugula and fresh herbs if using, in a large serving platter. Drizzle 2-3 tablespoons of dressing over and sprinkle with some pepita and pine nuts.

Black Rice Spelt Scones with Arugula and Feta by Gordon Ramsay

Made with freshly milled black rice flour and spelt, these savoury scones with Feta, sour cream and arugula are rich, crumbly, full of flavours and great either for a morning tea or the perfect accompaniment to a bowl of soup for a comforting meal.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the spelt flour, black rice flour, baking powder, baking soda and coconut sugar. Add in cold butter. Using fingertips, rub butter into flour mixture until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Place it in the freezer for 30 minutes. This helps chill the butter, which will make the scones flakier.
Take it out and crumble in Feta and add in chopped arugula. Stir in sour cream to get a soft dough.
Turn on to a lightly floured work surface and knead very lightly. Pat out to a 2cm thick round. Cut into 8 wedges. Brush the top with sour cream and sprinkle some cracked black pepper over. Place it back to the freezer for 30 minutes. This again will help chill the fat, so that the scones would be flakier.
Preheat the oven to 220C/425F. Bake the scones in the upper part of your oven for 18 to 23 minutes, or until they’re a light golden brown.
Remove the scones from the oven, and cool briefly on the pan. Serve warm.

Gemelli with Mushrooms + Arugula by Gordon Ramsay

Meet your new favorite weeknight dinner: pasta mixed with earthy mushrooms and peppery arugula. If you’re like me, you’ll find yourself making it over and over again.

Gemelli with Mushrooms and Arugula is the kind of pasta recipe that really has no business being as good as it given how simple it is. It comes together quickly with just 7 ingredients (including the option parmesan on top!), and is incredibly forgiving.

Pasta is the perfect neutral backdrop for earthy mushrooms sauteed with plenty of garlic. Peppery arugula adds a dose of freshness to your plate and crushed red pepper and freshly cracked black pepper add heat and dimension.

In short, it’s the kind of recipe that’s perfect for a weeknight.

Fresh mushrooms are the star of this recipe, so it’s important to choose a variety that you’ll enjoy. I personally love using a wild mushroom blend with lots of chanterelles, but I mix it up based on what’s available at the store. This time, I picked up two packages of mixed cremini, shitake, and oyster mushrooms.

The second most important ingredient is the pasta. I adore gemelli for this pasta dish. It’s small enough to mix well with the mushrooms, but it still has a nice, chewy texture. You can also use bowties (farfalle), fusilli, or campanelle. You can also use gluten-free rotini to keep this entire recipe gluten-free.

In terms of technique, this pasta dish is very similar to pasta aglio e olio. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil, then cook the pasta until just shy of al dente.

While the pasta cooks, saute the garlic and mushrooms in olive oil until they’re soft. Next, stir in the cooked pasta and some reserved pasta cooking water to create a luscious sauce. Finally, stir in a ton of baby arugula and season the dish generously with crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.

If you’re feeling extra indulgent, you can stir in another tablespoon of olive oil and top the pasta with shaved parmesan.

Leftovers are great reheated gently or served cold, like a pasta salad.

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound gemelli, or other small pasta (can use gluten-free)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces mixed mushrooms, roughly chopped
3 cups loosely packed arugula
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and cracked black pepper
shaved Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Instructions

Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook it according to the directions for al dente (about 12 minutes for gemelli). Reserve 1 cup of water water, then drain the pasta.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook 2-3 minutes, until softened and fragrant. Stir in the mushrooms and cook 5 minutes, until deeply browned and softened.
Over low heat, stir in the pasta and reserved cooking water. Cook 2-3 minutes, until the water is reduced. Stir in the arugula and red pepper flakes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If desired, top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 247 Total Fat: 10g Saturated Fat: 3g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 6g Cholesterol: 14mg Sodium: 402mg Carbohydrates: 29g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 2g Protein: 10g