If you’re looking for fun ways to fix figs, check out these delicious recipes (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)
There is nothing quite like the sweet taste and chewy texture of fresh figs. As the fruit of the Ficus tree, figs come in a variety of colors and textures and offer a tasty treat that is as good for you as it is good to eat. One medium size fig has about 40 calories and is high in dietary fiber. Figs are also high in potassium which can be beneficial in helping lower and control blood pressure. For those looking to lose a little weight, the fiber in figs can help you feel full and satisfied longer, making it easier to avoid high calorie filler foods.
To help you celebrate this fabulous fruit this month, here are 50 fantastic ways to use figs to fill your family’s plates.
- Fig and Arugula Salad
- Pork Loin with Fig and Port Sauce
- Seared Figs and White Peaches with Balsamic Reduction
- Fig Spice Cake
- Fig and Almond Tarts
- Fig and Blue Cheese Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
- Fig and Onion Spread
- Prosciutto Wrapped Figs
- Fig Goat Cheese Bruschetta
- Fig and Brie Crostini
- Fig Prosciutto Pizza with Arugula
- Fresh Fettuccine with Figs, Prosciutto, and Goat Cheese
- Fig Prosciutto Gorgonzola Salad
- Fig Smoothie
- Honey Glazed Grilled Fig salad with Feta, Pistachio, and Mizuna
- Fig and Walnut Sticky Buns
- Fig and Olive Tapenade
- Chicken Panini with Fig Jam
- Fig and Lemon Chicken
- Fresh Pear and Fig Mixed Green Salad
- Fig Pecan Macaroons
- Fresh Fig Cookies
- Fig and Walnut Cookies
- Fig, Date, and Walnut Quick Bread
- Fig Bars
- Flatbread with Fresh Figs, Monterey Jack Blue Cheese, and Red Wine Reduced Vinaigrette
- Crostini with Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onions, and Fig Jam
- Fig and Banana Loaf
- Roasted Fresh Figs with Gorgonzola
- Granola Honey Yogurt with Figs
- Fig and Ricotta Crostini
- Fig Bran Muffins
- Strawberry Fig Preserves
- Spinach Sautéed with Garlic, Figs, and Honey
- Figs Stuffed with Almonds and Chips
- Creamy Leon Pepper Orzo with Chicken and Fig Salad
- Citrus Grilled Pork Filet with Mint Fig Sauce
- Four Cheese Pizza with Fig and Proscuitto
- Fresh Fig Compote Over Cream Cheese
- Fresh Figs with Rosemary Goat Cheese
- Chicken with Figs in a Port Wine Sauce
- Pan-seared Foie Gras with Figs and Port Wine Sauce
- Stuffed Bison Burgers with Caramelized Figs and Shallots
- Prosciutto Fig and Goat Cheese Quesadillas
- Bourbon Fig Compote
- Pecorino Romano with Apples and Fig Jam
- Sweet Figgy Pudding
- Montalcino Chicken with Figs and Buttered Gnocchi with Pancetta and Nutmeg
- Turkey Sliders with California Pepper Fig Salsa
- Pita Pockets with Fresh Figs and Roasted Chicken
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