Availability:
Available year-round in supermarkets. Rocket is incredibly easy to grow, in fact, it could take over your whole veg patch.
Choose the best:
Look for perky dark-bright green leaves. Avoid those that look slimy, yellowed or browning, as they're past their best.
Prepare it:
Just rinse and go.
Store it:
Store in the bottom part of your fridge, in brown paper or a perforated bag. It will last for a maximum of 2 days.
Store in the bottom part of your fridge, in brown paper or a perforated bag. It will last for a maximum of 2 days.
Cook it:
Mix with other salad leaves, if liked.
You may also wish to try this recipe idea below.
Marinated Aubergine & Rocket Salad
Ingredients:
Serves Four (9g carbs per serving)
2 aubergines, cut into small chunks
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
small handful sultanas
50g bag rocket
Method:
1. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the aubergine with 2 tbsp olive oil and seasoning in a large roasting tin and roast for 30 mins until golden and soft.2. When cooked, toss with the vinegar, sultanas and remaining oil. Scatter over the rocket just before serving. Can be served warm or at room temperature.
Original recipe idea here
You may wish to serve it with a nice dish such as:
6 comments:
I like rocket for its peppery taste. This dish looks a very good recipe to try. One for my list.
Jenny S
Mmmmm, looks yummy.
Have a great week.
Hello Jenny ... yes rocket is a peppery taste, I love it !
Hope you like the recipe when you get around to trying it.
All the best Jan
Hello Gail, and many thanks for your comment.
Do hope your week is going well.
Take Care
All the best Jan
I love rocket, will try this.
Amalia
xo
Hello Amalia, and many thanks for your comment. If you love rocket, I'm sure you will like this recipe.
Enjoy it !
All the best Jan
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