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Prunes Steeped in Tea

:  November/December 1994

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Prunes steeped in tea and lemon make a quick and healthy dessert. Try serving them over ricotta cheese or with Greek yogurt.


Prunes Steeped in Tea Recipe

Makes: 4 servings

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Nutrition Profile

Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | High fiber | High potassium | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound unpitted prunes
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 3-inch-long strips lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 jasmine or black currant tea bags

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Preparation

  1. Place prunes, honey, lemon zest and juice in a medium saucepan. Add water and bring mixture to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat, add tea bags and let steep for 3 minutes. Remove the tea bags and let the prunes stand for a few more minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving: 267 calories; 0 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 64 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 4 g fiber; 11 mg sodium; 635 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (21% daily value), Potassium (18% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 4

Exchanges: 4 fruit


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Recipe Categories

Ethnic/Regional
American
Health & Diet Considerations
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
High fiber
High potassium
Gluten free
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
15 minutes or less
Servings
4
Meal/Course
Breakfast
Dessert
Season
Spring
Fall
Winter
Style/Theme
Everyday favorites
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Vegetarian
Type of Dish
Desserts, fruit
Sauce/Condiment, sweet
Publication
November/December 1994
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