BAKED FIGS AND GOAT CHEESE

Baked Figs and Goat Cheese image

Provided by David Tanis

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 8-ounce goat cheese log
4 fresh fig leaves, optional
10 ripe figs, stems on, halved lengthwise
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or rosemary
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut goat cheese into 6 thick slices. Line an 8-by 12-inch earthenware baking dish with fig leaves (if using). Arrange goat cheese in center of dish and surround with fig halves. Season lightly with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with thyme. Drizzle with olive oil.
Bake uncovered for 15 minutes, until both cheese and figs are softened. Run under broiler for 1 minute to brown. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 224, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 304 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams