Description
A simple yet elegant dish featuring seared figs drizzled with a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 fresh figs, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Place fig halves cut-side down in the pan and sear for 2 minutes.
- Flip figs and cook for another 1 minute.
- Remove figs from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add balsamic vinegar and honey. Simmer for 1 minute until slightly thickened.
- Drizzle glaze over figs and sprinkle with thyme and salt.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm figs for best results.
- Adjust honey quantity based on sweetness preference.
- Serve warm for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 fig halves
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: seared figs, balsamic glaze, fig appetizer, easy fig recipe