We’ve done sweet figs, now it’s time for some savory fig recipes! While the robust flavor of a fig is fruity and nutty, figs are actually a matrix of many flowers and seeds within a rotund stem. Because of their unique flavor, adding figs to a recipe provides a unique flavor that is sure to please! These 10 vegan recipes perfectly display the versatility and beauty of figs!
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1. Slow Cooker Tempeh Braised With Figs and Port Wine
Source: Slow Cooker Tempeh Braised With Figs and Port Wine
Slow Cooker Tempeh Braised with Figs and Port Wine is from Kathy Hester‘s first cookbook, The Vegan Slow Cooker, and cooks up perfectly in your crockpot. This recipe embodies what I love about slow cookers – very little hands-on time and it cooks without supervision. If you’re new to tempeh, it’s an Indonesian soy food. It has halved soybeans in it and is cultured. It’s a great substitution for any of your old, non-vegan recipes and holds together great in the slow cooker. You can make this with balsamic vinegar in place of the port wine – but only use 2 tablespoons vinegar and add extra water to make up a whole cup of liquid.
2. Quinoa Salad with Figs, Purslane, and Goji Berries
Source: Quinoa Salad with Figs, Purslane, and Goji Berries
Quinoa, a super grain that has grown in popularity, is power-packed with antioxidants, protein, calcium and fiber. Big benefits from a small grain! Toasting it gives it an aromatic and slightly nutty taste, a complement to the walnuts and seeds, balanced with the lemony thyme dressing. Paired with purslane, a lesser-known plant that is actually a weed, rich in nutrients and full of omega-3s, along with another superfood goji berries and fresh figs for natural sweetness, walnuts and seeds, the plethora of tastes and textures make this Quinoa Salad with Figs, Purslane, and Goji Berries
by Melody Chong gojilicious and figging good!
3. Cheesy Cashew Cream Stuffed Figs With a Salad
Source: Cheesy Cashew Cream Stuffed Figs With a Salad
This Turkish-inspired dish is composed of fresh figs stuffed with homemade cashew cream. The cashew cream is a great substitute for the sweet-ish Turkish cheese. It has a soft texture, almost like tofu but is more like thick, grainy cream cheese. The crispy green and fresh cucumber with a pleasant lemon dressing goes perfectly with the sweet stuffed figs. You’ll love these Cheesy Cashew Cream Stuffed Figs With a Salad by Katharina Boden!
4. Spinach and Fig Salad
Source: Spinach and Fig Salad
This Spinach and Fig Salad by Daniela Modesto is the salad du jour. You can get a little crazy if you want and toast your pumpkin seeds or keep them raw. Toasting them a bit will add a nice nutty flavor. The dressing is simple. Since I’ve been obsessed with it, I add it to everything these days. All you need is a little pomegranate juice, Dijon mustard, a bit of balsamic, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. You won’t be disappointed!
5. Char-Grilled Eggplant With Almonds, Pumpkin, and Figs
Source: Char-Grilled Eggplant With Almonds, Pumpkin, and Figs
Roasted pumpkin, grilled eggplant, crunchy almonds, and sweet figs are just a few of the ingredients that make this salad. Not only is this veggie dish bursting with a variety of textures and flavors, but it’s also eye-catchingly vibrant and colorful! This Char-Grilled Eggplant With Almonds, Pumpkin, and Figs by Kelly Fielding is super-easy to throw together for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
6. Roasted Carrots With Fresh Figs, Pomegranate Glaze and Pistachios
Source: Roasted Carrots With Fresh Figs, Pomegranate Glaze and Pistachios
Carrots caramelize with the figs with a delectable just-sweet-enough glaze, all roasted in one pan. Here is a colorful, balanced side-dish that excites the palate rather than weigh it down. The perfect combination of roasted veggies and fruits with nuts, herbs, and a zippy glaze. You’ll love these Roasted Carrots With Fresh Figs, Pomegranate Glaze and Pistachios by Karen Sheer!
7. Roasted Figs in Maple Wine Sauce
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These Roasted Figs in Maple Wine Sauce by Stephanie McKinnie are so easy and incredibly good! These are great with a Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Albarino, or a white Rioja.
8. Raw Massaged Kale Salad with Fresh Figs and Oranges
Source: Raw Massaged Kale Salad with Fresh Figs and Oranges
Here’s a recipe to experience a delightful, filling meal that is out of this world. This Raw Massaged Kale Salad with Fresh Figs and Oranges by Kibby Miller is a nutrition powerhouse meal that can serve two hungry people.
9. Whole Wheat Pizza With Caramelized Onions, Figs, and Arugula
Source: Whole Wheat Pizza With Caramelized Onions, Figs, and Arugula
Try a pizza that’s healthier than conventional ones. This Whole Wheat Pizza With Caramelized Onions, Figs, and Arugula by Annie Oliverio is a delicious dinner that can turn any night into a pizza party!
10. BBQ Tempeh Sandwiches With Stewed Fig, Onion Marmalade and Arugula
Source: BBQ Tempeh Sandwiches With Stewed Fig, Onion Marmalade and Arugula
These delicious sandwiches with BBQ tempeh, figs, onion marmalade, and arugula are a great meal that you’ll want to enjoy again and again. Awesome flavors in tasty sandwich form – who could ask for more? You have to try this BBQ Tempeh Sandwiches With Stewed Fig, Onion Marmalade and Arugula by VBQ: The Ultimate Vegan Barbecue Cookbook, Nadine Horn and Jörg Mayer!
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