Turkish Noodles with Arugula Rokali Eriste

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Elevate your pasta game with Turkish Noodles with Arugula (Rokalı Erişte), a bright and flavorful dish that brings together the earthy richness of erişte (traditional Turkish egg noodles) and the peppery bite of fresh arugula. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 25 minutes, showcases simple yet bold Mediterranean flavors. Tossed in fragrant garlic-infused olive oil, zesty lemon juice, and a kick of red pepper flakes, these noodles are finished with creamy crumbled feta and crunchy toasted walnuts for the perfect balance of textures. Whether served as a vibrant main course or a standout side dish, this one-pan meal is an effortless way to enjoy a healthy, vegetarian delight inspired by Turkish cuisine.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 15 min
• Total Time: 25 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items

• 300 g Turkish egg noodles (erişte)
• 100 g Arugula
• 4 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
• 1 tsp Salt
• 100 g Feta cheese (crumbled)
• 50 g Walnuts (lightly toasted and chopped)
• 2 L Water

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Bring 2 liters of water to a boil in a large pot and add 1 teaspoon of salt.

2. Add the Turkish egg noodles (erişte) to the boiling water and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until tender but still slightly firm (al dente). Drain and set aside.

3. While the noodles are cooking, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

4. Finely chop the garlic cloves and sauté them in the olive oil until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes.

5. Add the cooked and drained noodles to the skillet, tossing them gently to coat with the garlic-infused olive oil.

6. Stir in the lemon juice, crushed red pepper flakes, and ground black pepper, mixing well.

7. Roughly chop the arugula and add it to the skillet. Toss gently until the arugula wilts slightly, about 1-2 minutes.

8. Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the noodles to a serving platter or individual plates.

9. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted, chopped walnuts over the noodles.

10. Serve warm, optionally garnished with additional arugula leaves or a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (668.7g)

Calories		562
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		30.1 g	39%
	Saturated Fat	7.4 g	37%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		60 mg	20%
Sodium		805 mg	35%
Total Carbohydrate		57.5 g	21%
	Dietary Fiber	3.3 g	12%
	Total Sugars	2.7 g
Protein		15.4 g	31%
Vitamin D		0.3 mcg	1%
Calcium		245 mg	19%
Iron		2.0 mg	11%
Potassium		295 mg	6%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1093 cal (48.4%%)

Protein: 247 cal (11.0%%)

Carbs: 918 cal (40.6%%)