BAKED FETA AND FIGS
Baked feta and figs is an impressive and easy appetizer. Sliced fresh figs are tossed in olive oil and the feta cheese is drizzled with honey. The whole thing is baked until runny and melted and gooey and impossible to not scrape up every last bite.
Provided by Molly Gilbert
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (191°C) with a rack in the center position.
- Combine the figs in a 9-by-13-inch (23-by-33-cm) baking dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the salt, and pepper and toss to coat. If your block of feta is packed in brine, drain it and pat it dry. Nudge the figs toward the edges of the baking dish, and place the block of feta in the center.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil and the honey over the cheese and then sprinkle the tarragon over everything.
- Bake until the figs have released some of their juices and the feta is knife-tender, 15 to 20 minutes. The feta should be relaxed and gloriously melted around the edges. If using any of the substitutes for figs, you may need to add about 5 more minutes to the baking time-you want the fruit to be softened but not shriveled.
- Serve the baked feta and figs warm, with plenty of crackers or warm pita alongside. To balance out the sweetness, feel free to add a drizzle of balsamic vinegar (or a nice glass of Malbec, for that matter).
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 portion, Calories 135 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 293 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 15 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g
ROASTED FIGS WITH FRESH RICOTTA
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Put the figs, cut side up, in a baking dish. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, and whisk in the honey, cinnamon and salt. Drizzle the hot honey butter over the figs and roast in oven until very soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Divide the fresh ricotta or fat free yogurt among 4 serving dishes and top with the warm figs and sauce. Enjoy!
- Cook's Note: These hot figs are really great over mixed greens or even on a toasted baguette as a crostini!
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