Stewed Figs with Yogurt
Stewed Figs with Yogurt is a simple, comforting dessert or snack featuring dried figs gently simmered until soft and sweet, then served over or swirled into creamy yogurt. The primary ingredients are dried figs (often with a touch of honey, cinnamon, or water for stewing) and plain yogurt. It is a common treat in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian cuisines, where both figs and dairy are staple foods.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the natural sugars in figs and some protein and fat from the yogurt. It provides dietary fiber, calcium, potassium, and antioxidants. A typical serving (about 1 cup) would roughly be in the 200-300 calorie range, depending on the amount of added sweetener and the type of yogurt used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 60 mg |
| Calcium | 200 mg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg |
| Vitamin K | 10 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg |
| Folate | 25 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dish highlights the historical importance of figs as an ancient, energy-dense food and yogurt as a fermented staple. Nutritionally, the pairing is unique because the protein and fat in yogurt can help slow the absorption of the natural sugars from the figs, providing a more sustained energy release compared to eating the fruit alone.
