5 Fresh & Fast (and Simple) Fig Recipes

Ingredients

• Fresh ripe figs (as many as you have!)
• For Crispy Broiled Figs: coconut oil, honey, optional mascarpone
• For Fig Bruschetta: baguette, balsamic vinegar, black pepper, ricotta or mascarpone
• For Cheesy Melty Figs: soft cheese (bleu, robiola, or brie)
• For Fig, Walnut & Goat Cheese Salad: mixed greens, walnuts, goat cheese, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, olive oil
• For Gingered Fig Martinis (21+): 2 cups figs, fresh ginger, water, lemon juice, vodka

Instructions

1. 1Crispy Broiled Figs: Melt a bit of coconut oil with honey. Lay fig halves on a baking sheet, brush with the melted mix, and broil until the tops bubble and start to brown on the edges. Serve as a side dish with veggies, or add mascarpone for a wonderful earthy dessert.
2. 2Fig Bruschetta: Finely dice fresh figs and toss with a splash of balsamic vinegar and one good grind of black pepper. Top toasted baguette slices with a bit of ricotta or mascarpone, then top with the fig mix.
3. 3Cheesy Melty Figs: Chop the top half off the fig and slightly 'open' the bottom half. Add a soft cheese — a nice ripe bleu, robiola, or a bit of brie. Place under the broiler until cheese is melted. Serve immediately, alone or over mixed greens as a salad.
4. 4Fig, Walnut & Goat Cheese Salad: Cut or crumble all into pieces and toss with mixed greens. Top with a quick mix of balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, and the best olive oil you can find.
5. 5Gingered Fig Martinis (21+): Blend 2 cups figs, 1 small knob of ginger, 2 tsp water, and the juice of 1/2 to 1 lemon in the blender. Pour over ice in a cocktail shaker, add vodka to taste, and shake well. Pour into a chilled martini glass.