Aragula
2 oz
$6.00
The Italian kitchen's most beloved bite, in miniature.
There is a reason arugula has held a permanent place in Mediterranean kitchens for centuries — that distinctive, nutty, peppery bite is one of the most craveable flavor profiles in the entire vegetable world. Arugula microgreens take that beloved character and concentrate it into a tender, delicate form that delivers even more intensity per leaf than its mature counterpart. Bold enough to stand alone, refined enough to elevate everything around it. Grown fresh at Funguy Sustainable Agriculture in Brighton, MI, Arugula microgreens are the green that serious home cooks and chefs reach for first.
🎨 Effortlessly Elegant Arugula microgreens carry the same deeply lobed, distinctive leaf shape as mature arugula but in a more refined, petite form that feels inherently sophisticated on the plate. Their deep, rich green color and characteristic shape are instantly recognizable — a signal of quality and intention that elevates everything from a simple pizza to a composed salad to a beautifully plated protein. Rustic and refined in equal measure.
🌿 Nutty, Peppery & Unmistakably Arugula The flavor is the legend — a bold, peppery nuttiness with a slightly bitter finish that makes every bite interesting. More concentrated and immediate than mature arugula, with a clean heat that complements rather than overwhelms. Exceptional on wood-fired pizza, Neapolitan flatbreads, pasta with olive oil and parmesan, prosciutto and fig, steak and aged cheese, bruschetta, and anywhere the Italian instinct for bitter-meets-rich applies. Also extraordinary in a simple lemon vinaigrette salad where the flavor can speak entirely for itself.
💪 A Nutritional Overachiever Arugula has one of the strongest nutritional reputations of any salad green — and its microgreen form amplifies that considerably. Rich in glucosinolates and erucin, compounds studied for their cancer-protective and detoxifying properties, Arugula microgreens also deliver exceptional levels of vitamins A, C, and K, along with calcium, potassium, and folate. Their natural nitrate content supports healthy circulation and cardiovascular function — the same mechanism that makes beetroot celebrated among athletes and wellness enthusiasts alike.
Best enjoyed raw to preserve its signature peppery character. Add as a finishing green after cooking — heat softens the bite considerably. A drizzle of good olive oil and a squeeze of lemon is all it ever needs.