4 peach recipes to savor

Peaches are a delicious summer treat. And because you can also buy them frozen, they’re really a fruit that can be enjoyed all year round. That’s a good thing because they’re nutrient-packed. Peaches provide vitamins A and C as well as potassium.

They’re delicious on their own as a snack or even dessert. Peaches are also tasty when added to recipes. They bring a balance of sweetness and tartness to every dish. Check out these recipes if you’re looking for ways to eat more peaches.

Arugula salad with peaches & goat cheese

Makes 1 serving | Prep: 10 min | Cook: 0 min

Ingredients

• 3 cups arugula
• ½ cup fresh peaches, chopped
• 1 oz crumbled goat cheese
• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• ½ cup canned Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 Tbsp chopped walnuts

Preparation

• Toss all ingredients and serve.

Nutrition 

Serving size: About 4 ½ cups

Calories: 334 | total fat: 14 g | saturated fat: 7 g | sodium: 166 mg | cholesterol: 30 mg | total carbs: 38 g | fiber: 9 g | sugars: 10 g | protein: 21 g | potassium: 994 mg

Chili-spiced pork with black bean & peach salsa

Makes 1 serving | Prep: 10 min | Cook: 35 min

Ingredients

• 3 oz uncooked boneless pork chop
• Cooking spray
• 2 tsp chili powder
• ¼ cup prepared salsa or pico de gallo
• 2 Tbsp canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• ½ peach, peeled and finely diced
• ¼ cup dry quinoa
• ½ cup water

Preparation

• Heat skillet over medium heat. Mist pork chop with cooking spray and pat chili powder on each side. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 145°F. 
• Toss salsa, black beans and peach together. 
• Cook quinoa in water according to package directions, about 25 minutes. 
• Serve pork chop on quinoa topped with salsa mixture.

Nutrition 

Serving size: About 1 ½ cups + 1 pork chop

Calories: 429 | total fat: 8 g | saturated fat: 2 g | sodium: 494 mg | cholesterol: 62 mg | total carbs: 56 g | fiber: 11 g | sugars: 10 g | protein: 36 g | potassium: 1,391 mg

Peachy cobbler

Makes 8 servings | Prep: 15 min | Cook: 40 min

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• ¾ cup whole wheat flour
• ¼ cup sugar + 1 Tbsp
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup applesauce, unsweetened
• ¾ milk, 1%
• 3 cups peeled and sliced peaches
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  
  

Preparation

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9-inch round baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
• In large mixing bowl, stir together flour, ¼ cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Add applesauce and milk and stir until just combined. 
• Pour batter into pan. Spoon peaches on top of batter, distributing evenly.
• In a small bowl, stir together the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly on top of the cobbler. 
• Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until top is browned. 
• Let cool and slice into eight pieces. Serve warm.

Nutrition 

Serving size: 1 slice

Calories: 90 | total fat: 1 g | saturated fat: 0 g | sodium: 84 mg | cholesterol: 1 mg | total carbs: 20 g | fiber: 2 g | sugars: 11 g | protein: 3 g | potassium: 260 mg