persimmons, fruit, warm

<a href=/articles/2016/12/nostalgia-recipes>Comfort foods</a> can be healthy, and they can also be unconventional. Take <a href=/articles/2016/07/exotic-fruit>fruit</a> for example: While you might not normally prepare them over the stove or in the oven, when cooked with the right <a href=/articles/2012/06/the-spice-is-right>spices</a>, warm winter fruits offer a satisfying, healthy indulgence.Here, five ways to take advantage of fruits served warm.1. Orange-zested black bean soupAlready a favorite of vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, black bean soup packs a <a href=http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/289934.php>healthy dose</a> of protein and fiber, a powerful duo for satisfying hunger and promoting digestion. The iron, phosphorous, magnesium, manganese, copper, and zinc found in black beans also fortify bone structure and strength, <a href=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17092827>preventing osteoporosis</a>. Combine this with the heart-healthy trifecta of <a href=http://www.livescience.com/45057-oranges-nutrition-facts.html>vitamin C, potassium, and choline</a> found in oranges, and you have an energizing post-workout recovery meal. To add this zesty Brazilian twist to the cold-weather classic black bean soup, <a href=http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/brazilian-black-bean-soup-1257458>infuse the broth with oranges</a> along with a kick of sherry.2. Broiled persimmons with mascarponeThe plight of the ambiguous persimmon: Not a tomato despite its similar feel and shape, and either crunchy and sweet or gushy and rich depending on the variety, persimmons contain as much <a href=http://www.livestrong.com/article/266104-nutritional-value-of-persimmon-fruit/>vitamin C as an orange</a> and a surprisingly high amount of iron and calcium. Sadly, both Fuyu and Hachiya persimmons are typically only available from October through February. However, pick a <a href=http://www.thekitchn.com/the-seasonal-ba-162795>fully ripe Hachiya</a> and broil it, and you’ll love this intensely sweet dish as a healthier (and cleaner) alternative to creme brûlée. For a slightly more indulgent take, serve them as a “custard,” drizzling them as <a href=http://www.marthastewart.com/275469/persimmon-recipes#1164288>Martha Stewart</a><a href=http://www.marthastewart.com/275469/persimmon-recipes#1164288>suggests</a> with honey, lime juice, and vanilla-perfumed mascarpone cheese.3. Harvest roast chicken with grapes and olivesHow do you upgrade a hearty roast chicken? Sweeten it with roasted grapes. Red grapes are packed with <a href=http://www.aicr.org/foods-that-fight-cancer/foodsthatfightcancer_grapes_and_grape_juice.html?referrer=https://www.google.com/>cancer fighting resveratrol</a> and free-radical-fighting antioxidants. Instead of eating them as a snack raw, try using them this winter to flavor the oil used to brown chicken before roasting. <a href=http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/11/smitten-kitchens-harvest-roast-chicken-with-grapes-olives-shallots.html>Halve the grapes and surround your chicken</a> with them and you’ll morph the fruit into what food blogger Kate Williams calls a “luscious garnish.”4. Roasted pears topped with blue cheese and walnuts<a href=https://www.achs.edu/blog/2012/07/17/top-ten-high-fiber-low-calorie-foods>More fibrous than apples</a> and one of the <a href=http://journals.lww.com/nutritiontodayonline/fulltext/2015/11000/Systematic_Review_of_Pears_and_Health.10.aspx>richest sources</a> of flavonoid and stilbene antioxidants, pears are a seasonal winter fruit that deserve a little more attention. Not only can their fiber-packed center help <a href=http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/making-one-change-getting-fiber-can-help-weight-loss-201502177721>prevent cardiovascular disease</a> and encourage weight loss, but their mildly tart flavor means pears pair especially well with cheese. Prepare the sweet-savory duo like <a href=http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/roasted-pears-with-blue-cheese-and-walnuts-recipe.html target=_blank>chef Tyler Florence</a>: halved pears drizzled with olive oil, baked, and topped with melted blue cheese, thyme, and crumbled walnuts.5. Steel-cut oats with fresh cherries and pistachiosMade by slicing whole oat groats rather than rolling them, the steel-cut variety retain a larger surface area, increasing their fiber content and making them a <a href=http://www.livestrong.com/article/371732-nutritional-information-on-steel-cut-oats-vs-other-oatmeal/>healthier choice</a> than the regular variety used in instant oatmeal. For a refreshing twist on <a href=/articles/2014/09/breakfast-series-week-4>overnight oats</a>, steep them in a crock pot alongside fresh cherries, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. <a href=http://healthyideasplace.com/cherry-vanilla-overnight-oats/>Follow this food blogger’s recipe</a>, but we recommend you sub out the dried cherries for fresh ones: Not only will the <a href=http://www.livestrong.com/article/440321-benefits-of-eating-cherries/>high water content of fresh cherries</a> keep you fuller for longer, but their natural melatonin will also help regulate your sleep cycle.

5 fruits to eat warm

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