Watercress

Watercress

Plant🌱 Peak in spring
Used in 5 of 202 cuisines (2%)

Peppery with a crisp, slightly bitter bite; watercress offers a refreshing, vibrant flavor that elevates any dish. Its bright green leaves add both color and a nutritious punch to salads and garnishes.

Where it comes from

Watercress has been enjoyed since ancient Roman times, often seen as a symbol of health and vitality in European cuisine.

In the kitchen

Typically used fresh in salads or as a garnish, watercress adds a peppery note and a crunchy texture, enhancing the freshness of other ingredients.

Across cuisines

Watercress is a leafy green known for its peppery flavor and crisp texture, often used in salads and as a garnish. It adds a refreshing, vibrant element to dishes and is also used in soups and sandwiches. Watercress is valued for its nutritional content, particularly vitamins A and C.

Nutrition (per 100g)

45kcalCal
6.0gProtein
0.6gFat
1.5gCarbs
0.6gFiber

Flavor affinities

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