Purple Figs Green Figs Roast is a cooked dessert featuring a glazed coconut syrup that elevates the natural sweetness of figs. Enjoy this figgy dessert that not only delights your taste buds but also offers nutritional benefits.
Figs are a powerhouse of nutrients with high levels of calcium, fiber, and antioxidants. Their unique minuscule crunchy seeds contribute to gut cleansing and offer benefits for reproductive health.
Dried figs have even higher nutritional value, making them a valuable food source for ancient nomadic travelers.
Rich in essential minerals like magnesium, manganese, calcium, copper, potassium, vitamin K, and vitamin B6, figs help regulate blood sugar levels, reduce high blood pressure, support weight loss, and may aid in preventing various health issues.
Historically, fig trees have symbolized peace and prosperity, with archaeological findings suggesting their origin in Egypt and Western Asia. Today, they are widely cultivated in the Middle East and Europe.
Belonging to the mulberry family, figs come in numerous varieties such as Black Mission, Calimyrna, Brown Turkey, Sierra, King, and Kadota, with countries like Turkey, Greece, Portugal, and Spain being prominent producers.
In Ayurveda, figs are celebrated as a natural remedy for high blood pressure, constipation, digestive issues, and balancing excess Vata. The fruit’s latex, rich in the enzyme ficin, is known for its potent anthelmintic properties.
Purple Figs Green Figs Roast
Figs Roast is a delightful, nutrient-rich small sweet treat perfect for satisfying your dessert cravings.
Ingredients
- 2 stems of rosemary (leaves removed)
- 12 purple or green figs
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut butter or dairy butter
- 1/2 cup water
- Zest from 1 lemon
- nibs of pistachio nuts or pine nuts for garnish
Instructions
Remove the leaves from the rosemary to obtain the sticks.
Pierce a stick through 3-4 figs and sprinkle them with coconut sugar.
Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the figs and let them marinate.
In a saucepan over medium heat, slowly melt the coconut sugar to form a caramel without stirring vigorously.
Once melted, add the coconut butter (or dairy butter) and stir thoroughly; then incorporate a splash of water.
Pour the caramel generously over the figs and roast in the oven at 190°C for 10 minutes.
Garnish with nibs of pistachio nuts or pine nuts and sprinkle lemon zest over the figs.
Enjoy your delicious caramel-roasted figs.
Nutrition
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547.0 Calories
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81.0g Carbohydrates
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18.8mg Cholesterol
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23.3g Fat
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4.8g Fiber
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5.8g Protein
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25.0mg Sodium
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0.5g Trans fat
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