OUT OF STOCK - California Colossal Whole Dried Figs 12oz
Product Description
California figs, dried natural without preservatives or sugar.
Health Benefits of Eating Figs:
Include promoting healthy bowel function due to the high levels of fiber, and are a good source of potassium, important in helping to regulate blood pressure.
10 Tips for Incorporating Figs in your Diet:
Eat dries figs as a healthy energy snack. For extra flavor and nutrients, stuff them with nuts and a little honey Add figs to baked goods such as muffins, cakes and muesli bars.
Add dried or fresh figs to porridge, oatmeal or breakfast cereals.
Stew dried figs in fruit juice with other dried fruits to make a delicious fruit salad. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg before serving.
Poach figs in red wine or fruit juice and serve with Greek yogurt or creme fraiche.
Add quartered fresh figs to a salad of fennel, rocket and parmesan cheese.
Stuff fresh figs with goat's cheese and chopped almonds and serve as an appetizer or dessert.
Make a fig butter by boiling dried figs in fruit juice until soft. When all the liquid has been absorbed, place the mixture in a food processor and blend until smooth. Use to spread on rice cakes, toast or crackers.
Add chopped fresh figs to rice, quinoa or couscous dishes. Make a fig tart by grinding two handfuls of walnuts in a food processor. Add one packet of dried figs, 1/2 packet raisins, 200ml apple juice, 1 tablespoon grated orange zest, 2 tablespoons honey and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Process until the mixture is the texture of a sticky paste. Press into a pastry case and bake at a medium heat for 35 minutes.
Reference: Read more: http://food-facts.suite101.com/article.cfm/fabulous_figs#ixzz0XS3gPDSv
Health Benefits of Eating Figs:
Include promoting healthy bowel function due to the high levels of fiber, and are a good source of potassium, important in helping to regulate blood pressure.
10 Tips for Incorporating Figs in your Diet:
Eat dries figs as a healthy energy snack. For extra flavor and nutrients, stuff them with nuts and a little honey Add figs to baked goods such as muffins, cakes and muesli bars.
Add dried or fresh figs to porridge, oatmeal or breakfast cereals.
Stew dried figs in fruit juice with other dried fruits to make a delicious fruit salad. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg before serving.
Poach figs in red wine or fruit juice and serve with Greek yogurt or creme fraiche.
Add quartered fresh figs to a salad of fennel, rocket and parmesan cheese.
Stuff fresh figs with goat's cheese and chopped almonds and serve as an appetizer or dessert.
Make a fig butter by boiling dried figs in fruit juice until soft. When all the liquid has been absorbed, place the mixture in a food processor and blend until smooth. Use to spread on rice cakes, toast or crackers.
Add chopped fresh figs to rice, quinoa or couscous dishes. Make a fig tart by grinding two handfuls of walnuts in a food processor. Add one packet of dried figs, 1/2 packet raisins, 200ml apple juice, 1 tablespoon grated orange zest, 2 tablespoons honey and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Process until the mixture is the texture of a sticky paste. Press into a pastry case and bake at a medium heat for 35 minutes.
Reference: Read more: http://food-facts.suite101.com/article.cfm/fabulous_figs#ixzz0XS3gPDSv
