Grilled Figs with Soft Goat’s Cheese

Preparation time:
10 mins
Cooking time:
3 mins
Servings:
4
Figs are a good source of fibre, potassium, manganese and antioxidants. Make the most of them with this delicious treat.

Ingredients

1 tbs olive oil
1/2 tsp agave nectar
1/2 tbs white balsamic vinegar
Pinch of salt
Cracked black pepper
4 large figs
60 g soft goat’s cheese
1 tbs walnuts, chopped
2 tbs chervil, chopped

Method

1. Preheat grill. Combine olive oil, agave nectar, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper in a small dish.

2. Stand figs upright on a baking tray. Cut a cross into the top of each fig, without cutting right through the fruit.

3. Gently open figs and brush with oil mixture; top with goat’s cheese and walnuts. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer figs to a serving plate, sprinkle with chervil and serve immediately.

Notes

Nutritional Info per serving
504 kJ (120 cal), 3 g protein, 2 g carbs, 2 g fibre, 9 g fat (2 g sat fat), 146 mg sodium

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