Source: Botobox, AdobeStockThe original and slightly spicy taste of watercress makes it an excellent addition to all sorts of dishes. We're sharing 15 wonderful recipes you can make with it!
1. Lavash Roll with Crab Sticks and Watercress
Source: vostorg.buzzThis roll is great for breakfast – quick and satisfying.
You will need: 1 lavash bread, 100 g mayonnaise or yogurt, 200 g crab sticks, 200 g cucumbers, 2 eggs, 100 g watercress.
Preparation: Boil the eggs and grate them. Thinly slice the crab sticks and cucumbers. Spread mayonnaise on the lavash, layer all the filling, and roll it up.
2. Salad with Green Peas, Watercress, and Goat Cheese
Source: postila.ruFresh peas are best suited for this recipe.
You will need: 200 g watercress, 300 g green peas, 200 g goat cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Crumble the goat cheese, wash and dry the watercress, add the peas, and mix. Drizzle the salad with olive oil and lemon juice, and season to taste.
3. Oatmeal Pancake with Watercress and Mozzarella
Source: eatsmarter.comThis recipe will definitely come in handy for all healthy eating enthusiasts!
You will need: 3 tbsp oatmeal, 30 ml milk, 2 eggs, 50 g mozzarella, 50 g watercress, 1/2 cucumber, spices.
Preparation: Blend oats, milk, eggs, and spices. Fry the oatmeal pancake on both sides in a pan until golden brown. Thinly slice the cucumbers, place them with watercress on the oatmeal pancake, and sprinkle with grated mozzarella. Fold in half and serve.
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4. Sour Cream Sauce with Watercress
Source: vk.comA light, fresh sauce for meat dishes or potatoes.
You will need: 50 g watercress, 10 radishes, 150 g sour cream, ground black pepper, salt.
Preparation: Finely and thinly slice the radishes and watercress leaves. Mix them with sour cream and season the resulting sauce.
5. Salad with Smoked Salmon and Watercress
Source: eda.ruSurprises and delights with its successful combination of ingredients.
You will need: 600 g potatoes, 300 g smoked salmon, 100 g watercress, 50 ml olive oil, 20 ml wine vinegar, 100 ml yogurt, 20 g capers, 10 g horseradish root, 50 g lemon, spices.
Preparation: Mix lemon juice, zest, olive oil, wine vinegar, spices, grated horseradish, and chopped capers. Boil potatoes, dice them, and mix with this dressing. Roughly chop the smoked salmon, arrange everything on watercress, and drizzle with yogurt.
6. Watercress and Potato Cream Soup
Source: cookpad.comOne of the best ways to use watercress in cooking!
You will need: 300 g watercress, 500 g potatoes, 250 g onions, 1/3 cup cream, 20 g butter, 1.5 tbsp olive oil, 2 l broth, spices.
Preparation: Chop and fry the onion in a mixture of oils for about 5-7 minutes. Add the chopped potatoes, pour in the broth, bring to a boil, and cook for 10-15 minutes. Add watercress and all spices to taste. Cook for another 6 minutes, pour in the cream, blend the soup until smooth, and serve.
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7. Mashed Potatoes with Watercress
Source: AdobeStockIt would seem, how else can you diversify ordinary mashed potatoes? Like this!
You will need: 600 g potatoes, 100 ml milk, 25 g butter, 100 g watercress.
Preparation: Boil potatoes until tender and mash them with butter and milk. Chop watercress leaves and mix them with the mashed potatoes.
8. Green Salad with Pear and Soft Cheese
Source: mirtesen.ruA rather original salad that definitely deserves your attention.
You will need: 1 bunch watercress, 1 bunch arugula, 1 bunch chicory leaves, 100 g blue cheese, 2 pears, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tsp mustard, spices.
Preparation: Wash and dry all greens. Thinly slice the pears, crumble the cheese, and arrange the salad on plates. Mix olive oil, apple cider vinegar, mustard, and spices, and drizzle this dressing over the salad.
9. Vegetable Salad with Watercress and Avocado
Source: cookpad.comA simple and versatile fresh vegetable salad recipe.
You will need: 1 avocado, 1 bunch lettuce, 1 bunch watercress, 2 cucumbers, 1 red onion, 2 tomatoes, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop all ingredients. Mix the salad and drizzle with olive oil and spices.
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10. Arugula and Watercress Pesto Sauce
Source: dzen.ruAn original variation of the classic Italian sauce.
You will need: 50 g Parmesan, 25 g each of arugula and watercress, 50 g almonds, 20 g pine nuts, 20 g garlic, 100 ml olive oil, 1 tbsp wine vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Toast pine nuts in a dry pan, peel garlic, trim green stems, and grate Parmesan. Blend all pesto ingredients in a blender.
11. Salad with Vegetables, Watercress, and Mushrooms
Source: pinterest.comA very satisfying salad with minimal ingredients. You must try it!
You will need: 300 g mushrooms, 3 eggs, 2-3 handfuls of watercress, 1 bell pepper, 1 tomato, olive oil, balsamic vinegar.
Preparation: Slice and fry mushrooms until cooked. Boil eggs and slice them into wedges. Roughly chop the vegetables, arrange everything on watercress, and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
12. Yogurt Cream Soup with Watercress and Celery
Source: pongcheese.co.ukIf desired, you can add other greens to this soup.
You will need: 5 cups watercress, 6 green onion stalks, 2-3 celery stalks, 3 cups broth, 1 cup yogurt.
Preparation: Chop green onions and celery, and sauté them until soft for about 5 minutes. Pour in the broth, bring to a boil, add watercress, and cook for a few more minutes. Then remove from heat, let stand for another 5 minutes, and then blend the soup until smooth. Stir in yogurt and season to taste.
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13. Cucumber and Watercress Sandwich
Source: oum.ruNot only nutritious, but also quite healthy!
You will need: 4 slices bread, 100 g cream cheese, 1-2 cucumbers, 2 bunches watercress, 1 avocado.
Preparation: Lightly toast and spread cream cheese on the bread. Thinly slice cucumbers and avocado, place them on two slices of bread, and top with watercress leaves. Cover with the other two slices of bread.
14. Potatoes in Sour Cream with Watercress
Source: postila.ruAnother delicious potato side dish with a new twist!
You will need: 800 g potatoes, 100 g rich homemade sour cream, 20 g watercress, 20 g herbs, spices.
Preparation: Chop and boil potatoes until tender. Add sour cream, spices, and chopped herbs with watercress, and gently mix.
15. Salad with Eggplant and Watercress
Source: tvcook.ruEggplant salads are always so hearty that they can even replace a main course.
You will need: 1/2 eggplant, 1 cucumber, 4 cherry tomatoes, 1/2 bunch each of watercress, cilantro, and parsley, 10 tbsp olive oil, 2-3 tbsp sour cream, 1 tsp Dijon mustard.
Preparation: Dice the eggplant, fry until golden, and season. Chop all the herbs, slice the cucumber into rounds, and quarter the tomatoes. Mix olive oil, sour cream, and Dijon mustard, and dress the salad.