Simple Italian Agretti Recipe With Lemon (Salsola Soda)

Simple Italian Agretti Recipe With Lemon (Salsola Soda)

This Agretti recipe offers a simple side dish that matches seafood wonderfully, showcasing the essence of Italian cuisine during February and March. Also known as Salsola soda, Agretti grows along the Mediterranean coast, notably in Central Italy.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword agretti, saltwort

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings people

Calories 85kcal

Author Laura Tobin

Equipment

All-Clad Sauce Pan 3-Quart

Ingredients

1 bunch Saltwort agretti about 10 oz
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
½ lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Start by trimming the pinkish roots and woody stems from the raw Agretti
1 bunch Saltwort agretti
Rinse the trimmed Agretti under cold water to clean them thoroughly
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the Agretti, cooking for about 3 minutes or until they become tender yet still al dente.
1 teaspoon salt
Carefully drain the Agretti in a colander.
Serve the Agretti at room temperature, dressed simply with extra virgin olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for a burst of flavor.
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, ½ lemon juice

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Notes

You can only find Agretti at farmer's markets in February and March, as it has a short peak season.

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