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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Beautiful and simply prepared as an Appetizer or as a simple Side to an extraordinary meal! I am a big fan of figs, and love to find wonderful ways to prepare them to add elegance any time of the year to a fine meal! Read more ! Happy Holidays! :) Ingredients:
* 6 fresh figs |
* gorgonzola cheese, crumbled |
* 1/4 cup olive oil |
* 1 tbs brown sugar |
* 2 tbs balsamic vinegar |
* 2 cups picked watercress leaves |
Directions:
1. Cut a cross in the top of each fig, top with a heaped teaspoon of gorgonzola, and place in an ovenproof dish.
2. Place two tablespoons of the olive oil, the sugar and vinegar in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
3. Drizzle a little of the balsamic mixture over each fig and broil in oven *low* for 2-5 minutes until the cheese is melted or Baked in a Preheated Oven (375 F) for 5 minutes for a softer finish to the fruit.
4. Place the watercress leaves and remaining olive oil in a bowl, season well with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
5. To serve, divide the watercress between six plates and top each with a fig. Drizzle with any remaining vinegar.
6. Enjoy! :)
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