Apricots are very good for your body and as a great source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, they should be a regular part of your diet. They are however commonly seen as only being used in sweet dishes or eaten as snacks. These three examples of savory dishes have apricots at their center and are absolutely delicious.
Apricot And Feta Quinoa Salad
Combine some cooked quinoa with small bits of fresh apricots, feta cheese, fresh mint leaves, and some pine nuts for a delicious and healthy salad. This salad is boosted by a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil, with a squeeze of lemon juice for sharpness. The apricots will add a vibrant color as well as a tangy sweetness that makes this salad extra special.
Lamb Tagine With Apricots
A tagine is an aromatic Moroccan stew that often slow-cooks vegetables with meat. Create a lamb tagine that is rich with flavor by incorporating apricots with your onions, chickpeas and a Moroccan-influenced spice mix with cumin, cinnamon, and coriander. Apricots will add a sweetness to your tagine that is nicely balanced by the lamb and cumin. Serve with bread or couscous to absorb the liquid and enjoy!
Apricot Chutney For Grilled Fish
This apricot chutney has a hint of spice and will pair great with grilled fish. To make your chutney, simmer diced fresh apricots with chili flakes, ginger, red onion, and a bit of apple cider vinegar. Reduce down and blend, depending on how thick you like your chutney. The chutney can be applied to the fish before you grill it, or spread across as a topping after it has cooked. Either way, the sweetness will be complemented by the umami flavor of your grilled fish and is a great use of apricots in your savory cooking.
