Crostini with Honey, Gorgonzola, and Figs
Photo: Howard L. Puckett; Styling: Cindy Manning Barr
Yield: 8 appetizers (serving size: 1 appetizer)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 106
- Calories from fat: 20%
- Fat: 2.3g
- Saturated fat: 1.4g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.6g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1g
- Protein: 3.2g
- Carbohydrate: 19g
- Fiber: 2.6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Iron: 0.6mg
- Sodium: 183mg
- Calcium: 59mg
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 6 dried Calimyrna figs, each cut lengthwise into 4 slices
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 8 (1/2-inch-thick) Italian bread slices, toasted (about 4 ounces)
- 2 ounces Gorgonzola cheese or blue cheese
Preparation
- Place water and figs in a 2-cup glass measure. Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap, and vent. Microwave at HIGH 2 minutes. Drain; discard liquid.
- Spread honey evenly over bread slices, and spread the cheese (at room temperature) over honey. Top each bread slice with 3 fig slices.
Crostini with Honey, Gorgonzola, and Figs Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Appetizers
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: Authentic, Italian
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Cheese, Fruits
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Meatless
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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