4 peach recipes to savor

Fresh peaches, some whole and some halved, with vibrant orange and yellow skin, arranged on a rustic wooden surface with green leaves.

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.

 

Salad with arugula, sliced peaches, walnuts, and crumbled cheese in a bowl; two whole peaches beside it on a gray surface.

Arugula Salad With Peaches & Goat Cheese

Makes 1 serving
Prep: 10 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 Information

Serving size: About 4 ½ cups

Per serving
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

Fried beef steak with peach fruit salsa, tomato and chili. Medium or Rare fried steak cut into pieces. Ready to eat. Top view.

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 Information

Serving size: About 1 ½ cups + 1 pork chop

Per serving
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

 

Homemade Peach Cobbler with crisp topping in a black dish, made from fresh summer peaches, horizontal view from above, flat lay

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 Information

Serving size: 1 slice

Per serving

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

 

Chicken salad with peaches and green salad

Peach & Chicken Salad

Makes 1 serving
Prep: 10 min

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp 100% orange juice
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3 oz cooked skinless chicken breast, diced
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach
  • ½ cup chopped peach
  • 2 Tbsp chopped raw pecans

Preparation

Whisk orange juice, olive oil, mustard, salt and pepper. Toss dressing with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: About 4 cups

Per serving
Calories: 310; Total fat: 18 g; Saturated fat: 3 g; Sodium: 160 mg; Cholesterol: 76 mg; Total carbs: 12 g; Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 8 g; Protein: 27 g; Potassium: 689 mg

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