Honey, Balsamic & Rosemary Roasted Figs

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These roasted figs are brimming with sweet-and-savory flavors. The final dish tastes like a less sweet, chunkier version of fig jam but also delivers savory depth, thanks to the rosemary and salt. Add these roasted figs atop yogurt, ice cream, toast or even grilled pork or chicken.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds firm-ripe fresh figs (about 35 figs), halved lengthwise

  • 3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 5 sprigs rosemary

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed

  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place figs, cut sides up, on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle evenly with balsamic vinegar, honey and vanilla; sprinkle with salt. Add rosemary sprigs to baking sheet.

  2. Roast in preheated oven until figs soften slightly, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven; flip figs using tongs. Sprinkle baking sheet evenly with butter cubes.

  3. Return to oven, and roast at 425 degrees F until butter is melted and balsamic vinegar is thick and syrupy, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool on baking sheet 10 minutes. Discard rosemary sprigs. Sprinkle figs with lemon zest.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

175 Calories
4g Fat
36g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 6 figs
Calories 175
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 32g
Added Sugars 6g 12%
Protein 1g 2%
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 324mg 14%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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