HEALTHY RECIPE: DRIED FRUITS WITH GREEN TEA & LEMON

Eating a variety of fruits regularly can be difficult. Not all types of fruits are available all year round. When the selection of fruit in the winter is lacking, poaching shelf-stable dried fruit in lemon-infused green tea creates a luscious fruit compote. Serve topped with with low-fat plain yogurt and chopped pistachios for breakfast or dessert. Read this healthy recipe: dried fruits with green tea & lemon

Benefits of dried fruits

Increases nutrient intake
Boosts the immune system
Improves colon and digestive health
Reduces anxiety and depression symptoms
Aids healthy pregnancies
Prevents bone-related illnesses
Promotes weight loss
Improves heart health
Prevents anemia and hypertension
Reduces the risks of mental illnesses
Boosts energy

Ingredients

3 eaches green tea bags
3 ¼ cups boiling water
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
3 cups mixed dried fruit, such as apples, apricots, pears, figs and/or raisins
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Directions

Steep tea bags in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove tea bags. Stir sugar and lemon zest into the tea. Cut any large pieces of fruit into halves or quarters. Place the fruit and tea in a 4-quart or larger slow cooker. Cover and cook until the fruit is plump and tender and the liquid is syrupy, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours on high or 3 1/2 to 4 hours on low. Transfer to a bowl and let cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: About 1/2 Cup

Per Serving:

150 calories; protein 1.4g 3% DV; carbohydrates 39.5g 13% DV; dietary fiber 4.5g 18% DV; sugars 3.2g; fat 0.3g; saturated fat 0g; cholesterol 0mg; vitamin a iu 1384.8IU 28% DV; vitamin c 2.8mg 5% DV; folate 2.3mcg 1% DV; calcium 22.3mg 2% DV; iron 1.5mg 9% DV; magnesium 22.2mg 8% DV; potassium 462.3mg 13% DV; sodium 10.3mg; thiamin 0mg 3% DV; added sugar 3g.

I hope that with “Healthy recipe: dried fruits with green tea & lemon”, you and your family will have a delicious and healthy snack.

Source: dryingallfoods, eatingwell