Grilled Fresh Figs and Blue Cheese
Elevate your appetizer game with this easy yet elegant recipe for Grilled Fresh Figs and Blue Cheese! Perfectly ripe figs are lightly brushed with olive oil and grilled to caramelized perfection, enhancing their natural sweetness. Topped with creamy, tangy crumbles of blue cheese that gently melt into the warm fruit, this dish is a symphony of contrasting flavors and textures. A drizzle of golden honey, a sprinkle of fresh thyme, and a touch of sea salt and cracked black pepper add layers of complexity, while an optional balsamic glaze provides a tangy finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this gourmet dish is the ultimate sweet-and-savory treat, ideal for entertaining or enjoying as a special snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces fresh figs
- 100 grams blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Rinse the fresh figs gently under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Cut each fig in half lengthwise.
Brush the cut side of each fig with a light coating of olive oil using a pastry brush.
Place the figs cut-side down on the preheated grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes until grill marks appear and the flesh softens slightly.
Remove the grilled figs from the grill and place them on a serving platter, cut-side up.
Crumble blue cheese evenly over the grilled figs while they are still warm so it softens slightly and melds with the figs' surface.
Lightly drizzle the figs with honey for a touch of sweetness.
Sprinkle the figs with a pinch of sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and fresh thyme leaves for added flavor and aroma.
Optional: Drizzle a small amount of balsamic glaze over the figs for a tangy-sweet finish.
Serve immediately while the figs are warm. Enjoy this delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
936 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.9 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.1 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 1746 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.9 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 106.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.7 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 682 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1232 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
