After Picking Figs, I Came Up With A New Recipe

I wanted to serve something new and unique to a friend joining us, for the first time, for dinner. Bandhu is a great cook and I wanted to treat us all to fresh picked figs, from our friend, Debra's tree.

Figo de Gallo Recipe

* In a medium bowl, cut 8-12 firm cherry tomatoes (red and yellow) in 1/4" rings.
* Cut 1 thin fresh Chile pepper into 1/4" rings, or thinner if you can. (Scissors work great for this.)
* Remove the stems from 12 fresh, ripe figs.
* Cut the figs in half, lengthwise.
* Cut each half into 1/4" thin slices.

* Add 1/4 cup of small chunks of a ripe, peeled mango.
* Lightly drizzle a tablespoon each of lemon juice and honey over mixture.
* Gently fold ingredients to blend.
* Garnish with the zest of a lemon or lime.

* Cover and chill 30 minutes before serving.

Prep time was too brief to notice.

We served this as a side salsa with grilled salmon. It will be a great compliment with any protien (or tortilla chips).
Though I didn't add any, garlic would certainly enhance all flavors, if used in moderation.



" Description of Health Benefits of Brown Turkey Figs:

(Edited from www.livestrong.com)

A serving of brown turkey figs is two large figs, which provides 95 calories.

Carbohydrates
Two large brown turkey figs provide 24.6 g of total carbohydrates and 20.8 g of sugar. Adults should consume between 40 and 60 percent of their daily calories from carbohydrates, as recommended by the National Academies' Institute of Medicine.

Dietary Fiber
Dietary fiber, which is important for maintaining the health of your gastrointestinal tract. Two brown turkey figs provide 3.7 g of dietary fiber. Adults should consume between 25 and 38 g of fiber daily, as recommended by the National Academies' Institute of Medicine. Dietary fiber also reduces the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes.

Vitamins
Brown turkey figs are a source of vitamin B6, a water-soluble vitamin essential for protein, fat and carbohydrate metabolism. Two brown turkey figs provide 0.145 mg of vitamin B6. Adults need 1.3 mg of vitamin B6 daily, as recommended by the National Academies' Institute of Medicine. Brown turkey figs are also a source of vitamin A and pantothenic acid.

Minerals
Brown turkey figs are a source of magnesium, a mineral necessary for energy metabolism and for the structure of cell membranes, bone and chromosomes. Two brown turkey figs provide 22 mg of magnesium. Brown turkey figs also provide calcium and potassium."

Read more: www.livestrong.com/article/336367-brown-turkey-fig-nutrition