Warm Figs with Goat Cheese, Pistachios and Balsamic Glaze

Ingredients

• 12 ripe figs (washed)
• 1 cup (236 ml) balsamic glaze
• 12 teaspoons goat cheese
• 1/4 cup (26 grams) shelled pistachios (roasted and unsalted)

Instructions

1. 1

   Position oven rack to the upper part of the oven, preheat broiler/oven grill.

2. 2

   Remove the stem of the figs. Cut a deep 'X' on the top ¾ of the way down (without cutting all the way to the bottom) and open slightly. Make sure they can all stand-up on their own. If not, trim a little off the bottom to make them flat.

3. 3

   Add 1 teaspoon of goat cheese into the center of the figs. If they are on the small side, you may need less.

4. 4

   Broil/oven grill the figs for about 5 minutes or until the cheese starts to bubble and brown.

5. 5

   Remove from the oven and top with pistachios and drizzle with the balsamic glaze. Serve warm.