Apricots are a sweet, tart and juicy fruit. The main ingredient in many dishes, apricots can be used to create meals that are both flavorful and healthy. Here’s 5 delicious dishes starring apricot as the main ingredient:
1. Honey Apricot Glazed Salmon – This sweet and savory dish starts with a marinade of fatty salmon fillets, apricot preserves, honey, garlic, ginger and soy sauce. After marinating in the fridge for an hour or so, cook the fish in a hot oven until it’s tender and flaky.
2. Apricot Pork Chops – These delicious pork chops are marinated in a simple blend of apricot nectar, mustard, garlic and rosemary before being pan-seared until juicy and cooked through. Serve with sides of roasted potatoes or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
3. Apricot Chicken Curry – This creamy and flavorful chicken curry relies on the sweet tartness of apricots to give it depth and complexity. Start by sautéing onions, garlic, tomato paste and fresh ginger in oil until fragrant. Add diced chicken breast, spices like cumin and garam masala, a can of coconut milk and diced apricots. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through, then serve with steamed basmati rice or fresh naan bread.
4. Apricot Pistachio Quinoa Salad – This bright and colorful quinoa dish comes together in no time at all. Cook quinoa according to package instructions, then mix in a bowl with diced apricots, toasted pistachios, crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley and a honey-mustard vinaigrette.
5. Apricot Almond Tart – This simple yet elegant tart is perfect for an after-dinner treat or special occasion. Start by blind baking store bought tart shells. Make a filling of almond meal, melted butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract, then spread it in the shells. Arrange halved apricots atop the filling before baking for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.