From salads and sandwiches to easy pastries, figs are the star of these healthy and delicious dishes.
Fresh Fig Tart
This fresh fig tart looks stunning, and it’s super-simple to make.
If it’s possible for you to’t find dried figs, try swapping in dried apricots.
Photo by: Jamie Vespa, M.S., R.D.
Honey, Balsamic & Rosemary Roasted Figs
These roasted figs are brimming with sweet-and-savory flavors.
Add these roasted figs atop yogurt, ice cream, toast or even grilled pork or chicken.
Fig & Ricotta Toast
This easy toast makes a quick breakfast for any day of the week.
Photo by: Jamie Vespa, M.S., R.D.
And just as too-ripe bananas make the best banana bread, very ripe figs are ideal here.
If you have one handy, a small mandoline makes it easy to slice the Brussels and apple.
To make it a dinner salad, top with shrimp or chicken.
Using store-bought puff pastry results in a flaky, buttery crust but without the hassle of making it yourself.
Fig jam and Brie cheese top the pastry to create a stunning recipe.
Serve these pretty stuffed figs to top off a special meal.
Photo by: Jamie Vespa, M.S., R.D.
Short on time in the morning?
Try our overnight oatmeal variation.
The optional minced chives add a nice pop of color, but these are just as tasty without herbs.
Keep the ingredients on hand and you might whip these up for impromptu holiday cocktail parties.
Fig & Honey Yogurt
In this Mediterranean-inspired snack, dried figs and honey top plain yogurt.
Substitute fresh figs if you could find them.
Carolyn Hodges
Jacob Fox
