BAKED FIGS WITH GORGONZOLA

Made with baby figs, just-melting Gorgonzola, delicate wildflower honey, and crunchy multigrain toast, this snack is heavenly.

SERVES: 4     PREP: 15 MINS     COOK: 10 MINS

1 small multgrain baguette, cut into eight ¾–inch-thick slices

8 small fresh figs

2 ounces Gorgonzola cheese or other blue cheese, rind removed, cut into 8 squares

4 teaspoons wildflower honey

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly toast the bread on both sides, then transfer to a small baking sheet.

2. Cut a cross in the top of each fig, lightly press a cube of cheese into each one, then place a fig on top of each slice of toast. Bake in the preheated oven for 5–6 minutes, until the figs are hot and the cheese is just melting.

3. Transfer to a plate or cutting board. Drizzle with honey and serve immediately.

per serving: 195 cal / 5.2g fat / 2.8g sat fat / 28g carbs / 16.1g sugars / 0.7g salt / 4.2g fiber / 6.9g protein

FABULOUS FIGS

Figs are high in soluble fiber, which helps to lower cholesterol, plus potassium for good fluid balance in the body.