How to cook watercress

You can cook watercress in a number of ways as it is a very versatile plant. As a general rule of thumb, you can use watercress in any place you would normally use other leafy greens such as spinach or kale.

What is watercress good for?

Watercress is great in almost any dish for two main reasons:

1. It packs an amazing peppery flavour

2. It will elevate the nutritional value of your recipe as it is a superfood

Here are some recipe ideas that watercress is good for:

• Watercress soup

• Watercress sauce

• Watercress pesto

• Stir fries

• Baked watercress with cheese

• Watercress sandwiches

• Watercress quiche

• Watercress risotto

• Watercress smoothies

• Watercress salads

• Watercress on toast (yes, on toast!)

Watercress Recipes

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