Try This Simple , Sweet and Crunchy Recipe - Fuyu Persimmon Appetizer

Fuyu Persimmon Appetizer

 Ingredients:

Fuyu Persimmons
Cream Cheese or Ricotta Cheese

Grated Parmesan
Nuts, roughly chopped (pistachios, almonds, cashews)
Pomegranate seeds
Mint leaves or Parsley, chopped

Direction:

1. Using a serrated knife, thinly slice the persimmons into 1/4″ rounds. Place on a serving platter.
2. Top the persimmon slices with scoops of Cream Cheese or Ricotta Cheese .
3. Sprinkle with chopped Pistachio , Mint leaves, Grated Parmesan and Pomegranate.
4. Serve as rounds or cut into quarters.

Health Benefits:

Persimmon - Has  vitamin A, vitamin C,vitamin E and vitamin B6, as well as dietary fiber, manganese, copper, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorous.

Pomegranate  -Packed with antioxidants equal to those in green tea and red wine, and especially loaded with vitamin C and potassium.

Mint Leaves - Mint is a great appetizer or palate cleanser, and it promotes digestion. It also soothes stomachs in cases of indigestion or inflammation.