Have you tried watercress? Maybe you have and didn’t know. It’s often used in stir-fry dishes, mixed into salads, or added to sandwiches, adding a piquant, peppery flavor with a bright mustardy note. Unassuming at first glance, watercress is a leafy green that is part of the mustard family. Watercress stands out because it’s considered a powerhouse of nutrition. Scoring the only perfect 100 out of 100 for nutrient density among vegetables and fruits. With only 4 calories per cup, a serving of watercress offers a high amount of vitamin K, along with a good amount of vitamin A, vitamin B-6, vitamin C, vitamin E, calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, thiamin, and riboflavin. Enjoy watercress in your next BLT sandwich, swap it in for recipes that call for spinach, Swiss chard, or mustard greens, pair it with seared meats to add a little zing, or try the recipe below to experience the uniqueness of watercress.

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