Capture different flavors of the world with these watercress recipes.
They’re full of nutrition and delicious flavors you won’t expect from an underrated leafy green plant!
If you’re not familiar with watercress, it’s a water-loving plant with a spicy flavor note, serving as the perfect base for endless flavor combinations
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So if you want to add a fresh, healthy touch to your regular dinner rotation, read on.
These delicious 25 watercress recipes should be a staple in your kitchen!
1. Sautéed watercress
Are you in the mood for some super healthy vegetables? Try this stir-frowned recipe to add a nutritious and delicious touch to your regular dinner rotation.
The first step in making this dish is to get the right flavor by caramelizing the ginger by adding chopped garlic to make the dish stand out.
As with most stir fry, the key is to have all your ingredients ready before you start cooking, so they come together quickly.
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Japanese Watercress Salad
Who would have thought that peanut butter and maple syrup go well with the bold taste of leafy greens?
Combine the crunchy, spicy flavor of watercress with something sweet and nutty with this Japanese watercress
salad recipe!
You can make this salad in less than 15 minutes with just a few steps!
Combine the ingredients of your salad dressing, boil the watercress, pat dry and mix it in the salad bowl to top with flavors.
3. Chinese Watercress Soup with Pork Ribs (Sai Yeung Choy Tong)
Cold days require a comforting soup full of nutritious ingredients
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With the meaty taste of pork combined with the fresh flavors of watercress, this recipe is sure to be a staple in your dinner rotation when the temperature drops!
4. Watercress pesto: vibrant green sauce or spread Ah
, spring! The birds sing, the flowers bloom, which demands a serious return for the pesto.
Don’t be afraid to get out of your usual pesto routine. Watercress is the new green to change the regular pesto recipe!
This watercress pesto has a fresh, spicy bite with a beautiful green color that is vibrant and uplifting.
Just like any other pesto sauce, this recipe can be the perfect variety for sandwiches, pasta sauce, salad or even add to a soup to add a touch to the broth.
5. Watercress
sauce
Watercress has a distinctive spicy flavor that can be overwhelming to some, but it takes on a whole new dimension when mixed with lemon and fresh cream!
This three-ingredient sauce recipe is ready in 10 minutes. Simply cut the watercress, add the zest and lemon juice, combine the fresh cream and mix until you get the desired consistency.
You can combine this sauce with seafood, meat dishes, or other vegetables to level your regular meals.
6. Tropical watercress smoothie Watercress is not your typical smoothie addition because of its rather intense flavor, but this smoothie
recipe will make you change your mind!
Watercress is a leafy green vegetable with a distinct flavor and a bit of heat, so it doesn’t blend into the bottom in this tropical smoothie like other milder greens would.
But this is a good thing! Watercress adds only a small twist to the smoothie, which is necessary to balance the sweet fruit flavors.
7. Green Watercress Omelette
Light up your regular tortilla recipe with a nutritious addition of watercress and other herbs. This
omelette recipe is
perfect if you want something easy to make but is very tasty and healthy as it is ready in just 5 minutes!
One bite of this
omelet
is full of fresh flavors from the combination of watercress, eggs, and cream.
8. Steamed meatballs with watercress
There’s a completely different side to this tasty and healthy vegetable, one you can pull out by combining it with hearty, tasty meat!
This recipe uses the same technique as making regular Chinese dumplings, but these watercress steamed dumplings are light and tasty
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They’re a great way to bring some healthy vegetables into your diet without neglecting the essential proteins and minerals of beef.
9. Watercress pesto pizza with blue cheese and balsamic icing
There are many reasons to make this watercress pesto pizza. It looks great, it’s really easy, and it tastes even better than it looks. It’s spring and summer on a slice of cake.
It has all the classic elements of a great pizza: crispy dough and sour cheese, but watercress adds a fresh, spicy bite to this pizza recipe.
You can make this pizza in less than an hour, which is perfect if you want to serve something elegant on a special day!
10. Watercress salad with avocado,
orange and chia seeds
This tasty watercress salad is so fresh and light that you’ll think you’re eating something that came straight from a gourmet restaurant
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Dried cranberries and orange segments add sweetness and depth to this crunchy, antioxidant-rich salad
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At the same time, the healthy fats in avocado and chia seeds make this salad more filling and filling.
It’s great as a side dish or used as a standalone meal if you’re trying to take care of your waistline.
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. Wonton Watercress Soup
If you’re still hanging on winter food and want to shake off the cold, this is the recipe for you!
A steaming bowl of this hearty wonton watercress soup captures authentic Chinese cuisine in your kitchen
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Preparing the wonton can take a few steps, but the process can be relaxing, and you can make a large batch to save for later if you’re in the mood for a comforting soup.
12. Simple
Watercress Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette and Dijon
This tasty watercress salad is an easy way to add a fresh flavored side to a protein meal that will be a staple in your kitchen
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The highlight of this recipe is the lemon vinaigrette and said it cuts the rich flavors of other pairings
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13
. Watercress Pole and Potato Soup Whether
you’re in the mood for a warm winter recipe or just craving something to change your lunch, this green-hued leek-potato soup fits the bill perfectly
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The softness of the leeks comes out more when cooked for this soup, and is balanced by the spicy green watercress that tops each hot bowl.
It’s simple, colorful dish that contains a ton of flavor and nutrition!
14. Pink Grapefruit and Watercress Salad This
pink grapefruit and watercress salad
is a mixture of contrasts. Sweet and spicy, bitter and sour. Crispy and soft.
It’s the perfect combination of textures, flavors and colors, and it’s like a fireworks show in your mouth!
This is a great salad to make if you want to add something to your diet that is healthy without being bland.
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. Garlic-sautéed watercress
The garlic and spicy flavor of this watercress sautéed dish balances
the flavors of any meat dish.
What makes this recipe special are the flavors that combine beautifully with just a few ingredients and a quick cooking time
. 16. Zucchini watercress soup
Have you wanted to make a hearty and creamy soup dish to start spring?
This zucchini and watercress recipe is a hit in our family for its healthy and tasty taste. The fresh and vibrant flavors of this soup can be made in just a few steps, but with lots of love!
17. Tomato, red onion, watercress, feta and olive
salad
If you’re looking for something bright and gourmet-tasting but easy to make
, this salad recipe is a must-see. The combination of fresh flavors in this
salad is like summer in your mouth, brimming with juiciness, hearty flavors and a hint of spices. You’ll want to do this all the time!
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. Apple, pear, almond and watercress salad One of
the best things about watercress is that it adds a delicious punch to any dish
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Watercress is an essential ingredient for its delicate flavors and nuanced to the invigorating crunch
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One of our favorite ways to enjoy watercress is in this apple and pear salad with almonds.
The crunchy ingredients are mixed with sweet fruit and mixed vegetables for a combination of textures and flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
19. Hamburger Watercress Recipe
Hamburger watercress is a classic of Hawaiian homemade food. It’s one of the most delicious things ever, and it’s very easy to do.
The basis of the dish is always ground beef combined with the fresh flavors of watercress and stuffed tofu. Your guests will surely keep coming back for more!
20. Vietnamese dumplings and watercress
soup
There’s nothing like a bowl of steaming hot soup on a cold winter day. And this Vietnamese dumplings and watercress soup is a soup you’ll want to make again and again.
The meatballs are tender, thanks to the ground pork with scallions and fresh ginger that goes into them. And did I mention that they are served in a spicy broth?
Green watercress balances all flavors. If you’re looking for something light, tasty, and fun to do tonight, that’s it!
21. Pork watercress soup
This soup is so good and so easy to make! It will be at your table in less than 30 minutes, and you’ll be SO glad you did.
Thanks to watercress, the broth is super tasty when combined with the flavor of meat with garlic and mushrooms full of umami.
22. Chinese Watercress Soup with Honey Dates
If you’re feeling a little sick, this Chinese watercress and honey date soup is the perfect dish full of nutritional and medicinal properties to help you recover
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This soup is the perfect comfort food on days when you want something warm and filling to elevate your mood
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23. Watercress
and forbidden rice salad with ginger vinaigrette This salad
bursts with color, flavor and texture combined with forbidden rice and edamame for a light and healthy meal
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It has that classic Asian twist, with the ginger vinaigrette highlighting the refreshing flavors of the salad
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24. Peach
and cherry watercress salad
If you crave the taste of summer, but don’t know which food perfectly captures the vibrant flavors of the season, this peach and cherry watercress salad is a must-see! There are tart cherries with sweet peaches
and the fresh crunch of watercress for a refreshing snack that you can make in just 5 minutes
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25. Egg salad with watercress Tea sandwiches
Feel like royalty with this type of quintessential and classic finger sandwich recipe
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This stylish snack features fresh, savory flavors in one bite that’s sure to be a hit at your next tea party with friends!
