Elegant Fig Appetizers with Goat Cheese and Almonds Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Elegant Fig Appetizers with Goat Cheese and Almonds Recipe). This is a combination of several fresh fig appetizer recipes. The flavors of fresh figs, tangy goat cheese, salty almonds, sweet honey, and balsamic vinegar contrast to make these a delicious and very pretty appetizer. Arrange figs in a circle, tops facing in, for a flower effect and this will be a lovely addition to a bridal shower menu! If you can find Marcona almonds, use them! They are a Spanish almond that tastes like a cross between an almond and a cashew.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 3 mins

Total: 18 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 24 appetizers

Elegant Fig Appetizers with Goat Cheese and Almonds Recipe

Ingredients

12 fresh figs

halved

4 ounces herbed goat cheese (chevre)

24 almonds

1 tablespoon honey

2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven broiler for high heat.

Step 2

Place the fig halves cut side up on a baking sheet. Top each half with about 1/2 teaspoon goat cheese. Place one almond on each press to push the cheese slightly into each fig.

Step 3

Broil the figs in the preheated oven until the cheese is soft and the almonds are turning a rich shade of brown 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the broiler and let cool for 5 minutes. Arrange the figs on a serving platter and drizzle with honey and balsamic vinegar. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information

Elegant Fig Appetizers with Goat Cheese and Almonds Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 91.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.9g 6%

Carbohydrates: 11.9g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 1.7g 7%

Sugars: 10g

Fat: 4.2g 6%

Saturated Fat: 2.1g 10%

Cholesterol: 7.5mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 209.6IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.9mg 7%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 1mg 2%

Folate: 3.9mcg 1%

Calcium: 52mg 5%

Iron: 0.5mg 3%

Magnesium: 17.9mg 6%

Potassium: 150mg 4%

Sodium: 49.5mg 2%

Calories From Fat: 37.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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