Figs are delicious and nutritious, in both their fresh and dried form.
- Figs are high in fibre, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper and manganese.
- Dried figs contain a whopping 250 mg of calcium per 100 g; whole cows’ milk has only 118mg per 100 g.
The worst thing about fresh figs is how short their season is. Make the most of them when they’re available!
Ingredients:
Fresh figs – 2-3 per person
50 g dried figs, hard stems removed
30 g pitted dates
60 g macadamias
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
150 ml plant milk
Method:
Soak dried figs and dates in boiling water to cover for 1/2 hour. Drain, retaining the soaking water.
Blend soaked fruit with nuts, vanilla, plant milk and enough of the retained soaking liquid to form a smooth and creamy consistency.
Remove stems from fresh figs and cut a cross into them. Spoon macadamia fig cream over the fresh figs.
Leftover cream can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
