From salads to desserts: 5 delicious fig creations
What's the story
Figs are a special fruit. Their sweet and slightly savory flavor profile makes them a secret weapon in vegan cooking.
From starters to sweet treats, figs add a burst of flavor and a ton of health benefits to your meals.
In this article, we're sharing five creative ways to use figs in your vegan culinary adventures. Get ready to discover the versatility and deliciousness of this healthy fruit!
Appetizer
Fig and olive tapenade
A fig and olive tapenade is the perfect appetizer to kick off any meal.
Simply add chopped dried or fresh figs, pitted olives, capers, garlic, olive oil, and a splash of lemon juice to a food processor.
Blend until smooth or keep it chunky for some texture.
This tapenade makes a great spread on toasted bread or crackers, offering a delicious contrast between sweet figs and salty olives.
Salad
Figgy quinoa salad
Take your salad to the next level with this figgy quinoa salad.
Simply cook quinoa as per instructions and let it cool. Stir in some sliced figs, cucumbers, red onions, spinach, and toasted pine nuts.
Whisk together a dressing of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
Not only is this salad beautiful to look at, but it's also packed with fiber and protein.
Main course
Balsamic glazed fig pizza
Craving a pizza with a twist? Balsamic glazed fig pizza is your answer.
Start with vegan pizza dough, roll it out thin. Add a layer of vegan cheese shreds, then top with fresh fig slices.
Bake until golden and cheese gets all melty. Drizzle with balsamic glaze for that final flavor punch.
Snack
Stuffed figs with almond butter
Stuffed figs are a delicious and super easy snack or dessert!
Just cut fresh figs open (don't slice all the way through - you're making little pockets)
Stuff them with almond butter (or any nut butter you love) and drizzle with agave syrup or maple syrup if you like a little extra sweetness.
You can eat them right away or pop them in the fridge to chill before serving. Yum!
Breakfast
Vegan fig smoothie bowl
Kickstart your morning with a healthy vegan fig smoothie bowl loaded with vital vitamins and minerals to fuel your day.
Simply blend ripe bananas, frozen berries, almond milk, and fresh or dried figs until smooth.
Pour into bowls, and sprinkle with granola, sliced fruits including more pieces of cut-up fresh figs.
Savor this creamy treat as a satisfying breakfast that keeps you feeling full until lunch.