SAUTEED FIGS WITH CASHEW CREME

Sauteed Figs with Cashew Creme image

This is one of my favorite vegan desserts. The cashew cream tastes great on its own as well, but throw in some fresh figs and it's to die for.

Provided by Rita

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Fig Dessert Recipes

Time 2h19m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup raw cashews
1 cup soy milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons agave nectar, or to taste
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 pound fresh figs, halved

Steps:

Place cashews in a bowl and cover with cold water and soak for 2 hours to overnight. Drain.
Combine soaked cashews, milk, vanilla extract, and agave nectar in a blender; blend until smooth. Add some water or soy milk to thin, if needed. Transfer cashew cream to a serving bowl.
Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat and saute figs on both sides until softened and warmed, about 4 minutes. Serve with cashew cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 251.6 mg, Sugar 38 g