Fresh fig recipes are the best way to make use of the decadent and delicious low-calorie treat that’s in season now. Take advantage with these scrumptious recipes.
Fresh Fig Nutritional Benefits
Fresh fig recipes are the easiest way to add more fibre and vitamins into your diet. Figs are high in many vitamins and minerals, they’re rich in fibre and they’re a versatile, delicious ingredient that’ll add a touch of decadence and a beautiful burst of sweetness to any recipe. Fresh or dried figs have been a commonly used ingredient for centuries. In fact, the ficus tree, which is part of the mulberry family, can be traced back as far as the earliest historic documents, and it features prominently in the bible too.
Fresh figs are high in natural sugars, minerals and soluble fibre. They’re also rich in minerals that include potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron and copper, and they’re good source of antioxidant vitamins A and K.
Fresh Figs Dipped In Chocolate With Hazelnut Crumb
Ingredients
- 12 small fresh ripe figs halved
- 100 g good quality dark chocolate coarsely chopped
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup hazelnuts toasted & coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Remove from heat, add honey. Stir until mixture is smooth and well combined. Place hazelnuts into a shallow bowl.
- Dip each fig half way into the dark chocolate mixture. Place on a baking paper lined tray and allow to partially set – about 5 minutes before rolling in chopped hazelnuts. Return to tray and chill for 10 minutes to set before serving.
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Fresh Fig, Pear And Radicchio Salad With Prosciutto
Ingredients
- 2 medium Pear/s cut into eighths, cored and placed in acidulated water to prevent browning
- 6 tbsp fresh pomegranate juice
- 6 tsp olive oil
- 1 small head radicchio torn
- 6 figs
- 120 g prosciutto about 12 paper thin slices
- 1/3 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
- 1 sprig fresh mint leaves torn, to garnish
- sea salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain pears, pat dry with kitchen paper towel and slice thinly.
- Whisk together pomegranate juice and extra-virgin olive oil. Season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Place shredded radicchio into a medium bowl and toss lightly with half the pomegranate dressing. Arrange dressed radicchio in an even layer over the base of a serving platter.
- Tear the figs into bite-sized pieces and attractively arrange over the radicchio with the prosciutto and pear slices.
- Scatter over the pomegranate seeds and mint leaves. Drizzle over the remaining dressing. Season with a generous sprinkling of sea salt and a good grinding of pepper. Serve immediately.
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Fresh Fig Recipe Ideas
Need a few more ideas on how to incorporate more figs into your diet? We’ve got ‘choo. Here are five top tips for how to eat more figs. 1. Grilled figs stuffed with mascarpone or fresh ricotta.2. Add sliced figs to a salad of rocket, walnuts and blue cheese.
3. Wrap halved figs with thinly sliced prosciutto and drizzle with caramelised balsamic.
4. Broiled figs brushed with butter
5. Sourdough toast topped with cream cheese, halved fresh figs and honey.
6. Include quartered figs as part of a cheese platter.
7. Make bliss balls!
8. Dried dates go beautifully with a cup of tea or coffee as a low calorie sweet treat
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