Cherries are not only good for pies and on ice cream sundaes, but they are also delicious in other dishes. And they contain a lot of healthy nutrients, such as antioxidants and melatonin. Now you may think of sweet meals when you think of cherries, but they also come into their own in savory recipes. Here are 5 recipes with a savory twist for inspiration!
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Ingredients :tenderloin, lime, lime zest, olive oil, honey, chipotle peppers, garlic, salt, cherries, coriander
A combination that may sound crazy at first, but is incredibly tasty:tenderloin and cherries. Make the salsa with a little lime zest and some coriander for a fresh touch and combine the meat with, for example, quinoa for a nutritious and balanced meal – enjoy!
Ingredients :minced meat, onion, bell pepper, salt, pepper, tomatoes, maraschino cherries, cherry juice (from the maraschino cherries), beef stock, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brioche buns
You may know the cherry variety of Dr. Pepper's cola does… In this recipe we are going to mimic that taste with the sweet taste of maraschino cherries. If you want to make a low-fat variant, it is best to choose ground beef or turkey. You can also use a barbecue sauce with less sugar to make the dish just a little less sweet. Do you want to watch your calorie intake? Place the cherry burger on a salad or vegetable noodles instead of on a bun.
Ingredients :Brussels sprouts, bacon, onion, fresh thyme, garlic, sea salt, pepper, dried cherries
A special, but very tasty combination:Brussels sprouts with bacon and dried cherries. An easy side dish that will satisfy your savory, salty and sweet cravings in one fell swoop. What else do you want?! Believe us, these Brussels sprouts will soon be part of one of your favorite dishes, because they are not only tasty, but also easy and fairly quick to prepare.
Ingredients :Chicken breast, almonds, celery, low-fat yogurt, low-fat mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chicken seasoning, salt, pepper
Most chicken salad recipes aren't always healthy, but this nutritious twist on this classic salad is sure to change the way you view creamy chicken salads. Thanks to the crunchy celery, the salty almonds, the sweet dried cherries and the sharp Dijon mustard, you create a deliciously tasty salad, while the low-fat yogurt largely replaces the mayonnaise. Enjoy, right?
Ingredients :raw kale, lemon juice, olive oil, white wine vinegar, coarse mustard, fresh basil, salt, pepper, dried cherries, almonds
Looking for a variation on your kale salad? Try topping it with dried cherries and crunchy almonds instead of croutons. They contain more fiber and vitamins and are much tastier than the carbohydrate-rich crisps. You will be amazed at how much flavor you can get from a few ingredients!
