Recipe Details

Grilled Fresh Mission Figs

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Number of Servings: 4

Serving Size: 3 fig halves

Figs make a gorgeous, gourmet accent to any cookout (or cook-in when the weather is frightful). Serve these fabulous figs as a dessert or, if you like, as an appetizer or side. They're succulent served with vanilla or lemon yogurt. And they're out of this world when paired with blue cheese.

Name: Amount:
medium fresh Black Mission figs 6
aged balsamic vinegar 1 tsp
Acacia or orange blossom honey 1 tsp
thinly sliced fresh mint 2 tsp
1:

Lightly coat a grill or grill pan with natural cooking spray.

 2:

Preheatgrill or grill pan over medium high heat.

 3:

Remove stems from the figs and slice in half vertically.

 4:

Brush the cut surface of the figs with vinegar.

 5:

Grill, cut side down, for about 3 minutes or until charred.

 6:

Drizzle with honey and top with mint.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories 40
Calories from Fat n/a
Total Fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 0mg
Potassium n/a
Carbohydrates 10g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 8g
Protein 0g
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
Folic Acid n/a
Dietary Exchange 1/2 Fruit Total
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