Eons
ago, I heard Kelly Ripa on her morning show talk about how her breakfast for
the past ten years consisted of Greek yogurt, fresh blueberries and
pistachios. To say that I was curious to
try it myself is a major understatement.
Even funnier was that soon after, I discovered a recipe in Bon Appétit
that was similar to Kelly’s version of the perfect breakfast and casted my beloved
fresh figs front and center. And did I
mention that cooking was not a prerequisite? I mean, you cannot possibly turn down a light
yet nourishing morning treat that involves no cooking, but just some plain
assembly of fresh ingredients!
This
is a very simple yet nutritious breakfast meal, extremely easy to throw
together yet complex in flavor. Bottom line,
you need only four ingredients to start your morning the right way. I love Greek yogurt for its tanginess and
nourishment; I adore pistachios for their sharp crunch and nuttiness; I’m into
blueberries just like the next person but I’d gladly swap them for fresh,
plump, meaty figs especially during the summer when they elevate this pristine
breakfast to a definite elegance; and I prefer a little sweetness from the
honey to bind all these ingredients together.
You
can easily substitute the honey with agave nectar if that’s all you have on
hand, and if you’re not a fan of pistachios, try it with pine nuts; walnuts
would be beautiful too, and even slivered almonds would nicely do the
trick. Whatever you decide to use, just make
sure to toast them a bit before tossing them on top; the extra nutty, toasty
crunch will send your taste buds into a delicious frenzy. The best part about this recipe is that you should
definitely play around and tailor it to your own taste or the ingredients you
have available. The possibilities are
endless. Enjoy!
Yogurt with Fresh Figs, Honey and
Pistachios
By
Simply Romanesco inspired by Bon Appétit
(July 2014)
Makes:
1 serving
Ingredients:
·
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
·
2 fresh figs, halved or quartered (or ¼ cup
blueberries or blackberries, etc.)
·
1 heaped Tablespoon pistachios (pine nuts,
walnuts or slivered almonds), roasted and unsalted
·
2 teaspoons honey
Instructions:
If
you can’t find roasted and unsalted pistachios at the grocery store, lightly
toast them in a dry small skillet over medium-low heat, tossing often, until
golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
Transfer them to a plate.
In a
small bowl, serve the Greek yogurt. Add
the figs, top with pistachios, and drizzle with honey.
Poftă
Bună! (Bon Appétit!)
