Grilled Fresh Figs And Blue Cheese

10 min3 ingredients4 steps 5.0 (5)

i bought fresh figs at the farmer's market and the grower shared this simple and delicious fig preparation with me. we had it for a father's day dinner appetizer and it is fantastic!

Wines to pair with this dish

Dessert / FortifiedPort / dessert

shares aroma compounds with blue cheese, cheese — sweetness suits desserts, spice and blue cheese

Casa Ferreirinha 2008 Barca-Velha Red (Douro)
Quinta do Noval 2011 Nacional Vintage (Port)
Casa Ferreirinha 2004 Barca Velha Red (Douro)

RedCabernet Sauvignon

shares aroma compounds with blue cheese, cheese — firm tannins stand up to rich, savory dishes

Cardinale 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
Quilceda Creek 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA))
Venge 2008 Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)

Ingredients

•fresh figs
•blue cheese
•balsamic vinegar

Nutrition / serving

Calories: 224
Total fat: 19% DV
Sugar: 65% DV
Sodium: 24% DV
Protein: 19% DV
Sat. fat: 40% DV
Carbs: 6% DV

Method

1Cut the figs in half lengthwise and put a tablespoon of blue cheese on top of each half
2Top this mixture with a teaspoon of balsamic vinegar
3Put figs on a warm grill and cook until the cheese melts and the figs are heated through