Baked Figs with Goat Cheese and Hazelnuts

Baked Figs with Goat Cheese and Hazelnuts

It’s fig season! I usually eat them in dried form but right now they are in season and I am loving it. These baked figs with goat cheese and hazelnuts are a yummy treat that can be made as an appetizer or snack!

Just to give you a little background on figs, they are an amazing source of fiber (love that!) and are high in natural minerals including potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron and copper. They are also a good source of vitamin C, L and B6.

Figs can be eaten raw- just wash them and cut off the stem. I love to have them in the morning with my fruit or throw them in a salad. You can also grill or bake them like in the below recipe.

INGREDIENTS

Fresh Figs (however many you want, local/organic)
Goat Cheese
Hazelnuts
Olive Oil
Lemon
Honey

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350F and line a pan with parchment paper.
2. Wash the figs and cut off the stems.
3. Next make an “x” cut onto the top of the figs.
4. Insert the goat cheese into the opening that you just made.
5. Cut the hazelnuts in half and insert into the opening with the goat cheese and then sprinkle some around on the pan as well.
6. Squeeze some fresh lemon juice over them and then drizzle with olive oil.
7. Bake for 10-15 minutes.
8. Remove, drizzle with honey and serve warm!

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