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Ingredients
for
2
Lemon Cream with Figs
and Cardamom
10 min.
Time:
164
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
75 / 100
Ingredientsfor
- Ingredients
- ½ lemon
- 4 ozs Ricotta cheese
- 5 ozs Yogurt (low-fat)
- ½ tsp ground Cardamom
- 2 tsps honey
- 2 fresh Figs
- 2 tsps Pistachio
Preparation
1.
Rinse lemon in hot water, wipe dry and finely grate 1 teaspoon of zest.
2.
Mix lemon zest with ricotta cheese, yogurt, cardamom, and honey in a bowl.
3.
Meanwhile, rinse figs, pat dry and cut into slices.
4.
Finely chop pistachios.
5.
Arrange figs on plates, pour cardamom cream over fruit, sprinkle with pistachios and serve.
Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie | 164 cal. | (8 %) | ||
Protein | 11 g | (11 %) | ||
Fat | 4 g | (3 %) | ||
Carbohydrates | 20 g | (13 %) | ||
Sugar added | 5 g | (20 %) | ||
Roughage | 2 g | (7 %) |
Healthy, because
Healthy, because
One portion of this recipe contains one fifth of your daily requirement of potassium and calcium. Potassium is important for regulating the water balance in the body, while calcium strengthens bones and teeth. Both ensure that the heart muscles work properly and that the nerve cells' conduction of stimuli works.
Even smarter
Even smarter
This is a great snack on the go. Add some whole wheat oats or granola for a good source of fiber for the intestines.