Roasted Figs with Goat Cheese and Thyme
A simple, yet tasty fig recipe that makes an excellent appetizer, snack, or addition to your favorite salad!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: about 20 figs 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 pound fresh figs
6 ounces goat cheese
Few sprigs of fresh thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit. Set aside a baking sheet. Separate the leaves from the thyme sprigs. Set the leaves aside and toss the woody stems.
Cut figs in half lengthwise and place face up (flesh side up) on the baking sheet. Spread a teaspoon (or more) of goat cheese on the fig halves. Top with fresh thyme leaves.
Bake the figs for 15-20 minutes or until softened, but still holding its shape.
Drizzle with honey or balsamic vinegar glaze (optional).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 halves
- Calories: 185
- Fat: 7
- Protein: 7
