Chef Dina Altieri

Grilled Figs with Gorgonzola, Spiced Pecans and Balsamic Reduction

Name: Grilled Figs with Gorgonzola, Spiced Pecans and Balsamic Reduction
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 6 Figs; 1 1/2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 2 ounces Pecans; 1 1/2 tablespoons Olive Oil; Granulated Sugar (as needed); Cumin, ground (as needed); Cayenne, ground (as needed); 2 ounces Gorgonzola Cheese; 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar; 1/4 cup Honey Baby Greens

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Servings

2 servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Author:

Chef Dina Altieri

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Ingredients

6 Figs
1 1/2 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 ounces Pecans
1 1/2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Granulated Sugar (as needed)
Cumin, ground (as needed)
Cayenne, ground (as needed)
2 ounces Gorgonzola Cheese
1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 cup Honey Baby Greens

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Directions

For the Figs

Cut a hole in the bottom of the figs and stuff with the cheese. Rub with the 1 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and grill.

For the Pecans

Heat the 1 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan. Add the pecans and stir to coat.
Sprinkle the sugar, salt, pepper, cumin and cayenne and continue cooking until the mixture has crystallized to coat the pecans.

For the Balsamic Reduction

Heat the vinegar and honey in a pan until the liquid is reduced to approximately 1 ounce.

To Plate

Place a handful of baby greens on each of 2 plates. Place 3 grilled figs on each bed. Garnish with the spiced pecans and balsamic reduction.

Grilled Figs with Gorgonzola, Spiced Pecans and Balsamic Reduction