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Fruit Zone - English Recipes - Figs
JSY Figgy Pudding
 
Ingredients
1 package (3.5 ounces) instant vanilla pudding
2 cups low fat milk**
1 cup (about 20) dried figs, stems removed and chopped
1 orange, peeled and chopped
  
Directions
  1. Stir together pudding mix and milk in bowl.
  2. Refrigerate 15 minutes until thickened. 
  3. Just before serving, gently stir in figs and oranges.
  4. Serve! 
  5. Refrigerate leftovers.

**If using nonfat dry milk powder (NFDM), mix 2/3 cup NFDM with 2 cups of water.  

 

  
Makes 6 servings.
  
 
Nutrition Facts
 
 Serving size: 1/6 of recipe (150g)

 Calories: 180 | from Fat: 10

Total Fat 1.5g

2%
Saturated Fat: 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol: less than 5mg  1%
Sodium: 290mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate: 41g 14%
Dietary Fiber: 3g 13%
Sugars: 35g
Protein: 4g  

Vitamin A 4%* Vitamin C 25%*
Calcium 15% * Iron 4%*
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Calories:
2,000 2,500

Total Fat - Less than 65g 80g
Saturated Fat - Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol - Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium - Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g

Calories per gram:  
Fat 9* Carbohydrate 4* Protein 4
 
 
Key Points
   

For the best buy, choose dried figs that are moist and soft.

To prepare dried figs, remove the hard stem end.

Dried figs will keep in a closely covered container for 1 - 2 months.

Figs contain fiber, which help to keep you regular.

Quick Tips

Dip dried figs in yogurt or melted chocolate.

Stir chopped figs into cooked hot cereal.

Add 1 cup of chopped figs to pancake and muffin recipes.

Remember to rinse all fruits and vegetables before using.

   

JSY  Apple and Fig Salad 
 
Ingredients
3 apples cored and sliced
1 cup (about 20) dried figs, stems removed and chopped
1 head of lettuce, chopped
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
Salt and pepper to taste
  
Directions
  1. In a large bowl, toss together the apples, figs and lettuce.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the oil, vinegar, mustard and honey.
  3. Pour mixture over lettuce and toss.
  4. Serve!
  5. Refrigerate leftovers.
  
Makes 8 servings
  
 
Nutrition Facts
 
Serving size:1/8 of recipe (119g)

Calories: 120 | from Fat: 30

Total Fat 4g

6%
Saturated Fat: 0g 2%
Cholesterol: 0mg 0%
Sodium: 20mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate: 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Sugars 17 g 
15%
Protein: 1g  

Vitamin A 50%* Vitamin C 15%*
Calcium 6% * Iron 4%*
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Calories:
2,000 2,500

Total Fat - Less than 65g 80g
Saturated Fat - Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol - Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium - Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g

Calories per gram:  
Fat 9* Carbohydrate 4* Protein 4
 
 
 
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