Dried Figs with Ricotta, Walnuts & Honey

By California Walnuts
Total Time
12 Mins
Serves
4
Meal
Brunch
Course
Appetizers

DESCRIPTION

Cheese and crackers. Chips and salsa. Veggies and dip. How about trying something new? This quick, elegant appetizer is the perfect way to start any healthy meal.

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
2 Mins
Total Time
12 Mins
Calories
142
Total Fat
8
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
Cholesterol
5
Sodium
21
Carbohydrates
17
Dietary Fiber
2
Protein
4

Ingredients

  • 8 figs, dried
  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese, part-skim
  • 16 California walnut halves
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Preparation

  1. Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over a medium-high heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. Cut each fig in half crosswise, and place the fig pieces on a serving dish cut side up.
  3. Make a small indentation into the cut side of each fig half with a small spoon or your finger. Put a 1/4 tablesoon of the ricotta cheese onto each piece of fig and top with a walnut half.
  4. Drizzle each fig with honey and serve.