Figs are considered to be an ancient cultivated plant. The color and size of its fruit depends on the variety. Figs are widely used in cooking to add exquisite taste to dishes. You can talk endlessly about its benefits.
Dried figs are very sweet and satisfy hunger for a long time, and in combination with almonds, it helps with severe depletion of the body.
Fig (fig, wine berry) is one of the richest plant sources of calcium, a trace element that is essential for the health of teeth and bones.
Dried, this fruit is rich in complex carbohydrates that instantly energize our body.
Fresh figs, crispy and sugary sweet, are high in the vital antioxidant vitamin C and potassium, which normalizes blood pressure and strengthens the walls of blood vessels.
Due to their high fiber content, figs help eliminate toxins from the body and reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. In addition, its fruits contain a rare vitamin B6, which has an extremely beneficial effect on memory and helps our body to overcome the effects of stress.
Honey-baked figs
- 12 figs (without cuttings);
- 6 tbsp. l. honey;
- 100 g chopped walnuts;
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon.
Cut the figs crosswise and carefully open. Place in a greased ovenproof container, pour honey on top. Sprinkle with walnuts and cinnamon. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 15 minutes, until the figs are tender.
