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

Makes 4 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

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

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 INFORMATION: Per serving: 267 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 64 g carbohydrate; 2 g protein; 4 g fiber; 11 mg sodium; 635 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (21% daily value), Potassium (18% dv).
4 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges: 4 fruit