Fresh Figs with Yogurt and Honey
Summer through early fall is the time to find fresh figs for this simple low- calorie dessert recipe.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
Makes 2 (about 2/3-cup) servings
Ingredients
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1 8-ounce carton plain low-fat yogurt
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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2 fresh figs or apricots, cut up
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1 tablespoon coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
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2 teaspoons honey
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Finely shredded lemon peel (optional)
Directions
1.
Set a strainer lined with 100%-cotton cheesecloth or a paper coffee filter over a large mug. Spoon yogurt into lined strainer. Cover; refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours. (Yogurt will thicken to form a soft cheese.)
2.
Discard liquid in mug. In a small bowl, gently stir together the thickened yogurt and vanilla; fold in figs or apricots. Spoon into 2 small dessert dishes. Sprinkle with walnuts. Drizzle individual servings with honey. If desired, sprinkle with lemon peel. Makes 2 (about 2/3-cup) servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 157, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 80 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Fruit 1, Milk .5, Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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