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Dried Figs with Ricotta, Honey, and Walnuts

This recipe for Mediterranean-style Dried Figs with Ricotta, Honey, and Walnuts is a simple, tasty way to feel indulgent while enjoying a delicious, nutritious crunch. Not only are walnuts delicious—they also contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), the plant-based omega-3 fatty acid.

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Yield:

4 servings

Serving Size:

2 figs

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 142
  • Fat: 8g (Saturated fat- 1g )
  • Sodium: 21mg
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g

Ingredients

8 dried figs

¼ cup part skim ricotta cheese

16 walnut halves

1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

  1. Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over a medium-high heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. Cut each fig in half crosswise, and place the fig pieces on a serving dish cut side up.
  3. Make a small indentation into the cut side of each fig half with a small spoon or your finger. Put a ½ teaspoon of the ricotta cheese onto each piece of fig and top with a walnut half.
  4. Drizzle each fig with honey and serve.

Recipe and photo courtesy of the California Walnut Board

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