Roasted Fig Bites with Whipped Goat Cheese, Pistachio, and Thyme Honey

Name: Roasted Fig Bites with Whipped Goat Cheese, Pistachio, and Thyme Honey
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mediterránea
Ingredients: 5.6 oz small baguette; 2 tbsp olive oil; 11.3 oz fresh figs; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tsp fresh thyme; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 6.3 oz soft goat cheese; 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1.2 oz pistachios

An elegant and original appetizer featuring roasted figs on crisp little toasts, topped with whipped goat cheese, toasted pistachio, and a touch of thyme honey. It balances sweet, herbal, and savory flavors in one bite.

20 minPrep

15 minCook

35 minTotal

8Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

16 rebanadas finas 160 g small baguette (cut sliced of 1 cm)
2 cda olive oil (divided)
8 320 g fresh figs (cut por the mitad)
2 cda honey (divided)
2 cdita fresh thyme (solo the leaves, divided)
1/2 cdita salt (divided)
1/4 cdita black pepper (freshly ground)
180 g soft goat cheese (at room temperature)
2 cda plain Greek yogurt (for suavizar the mezcla)
1 cdita lemon zest (finely grated)
35 g pistachios (tostados and chopped gruesos)

Nutrition facts

per serving

210 kcal

Calories

6 g

Protein

22 g

Carbs

11 g

Fat

2 g

Fiber

20 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairyTree Nuts

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F.
2
Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush them with 1 tablespoon olive oil and bake for 6 to 8 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F until golden and crisp. Set aside.
3
Place the figs cut side up on another baking sheet or oven-safe dish. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper.
4
Roast the figs at 200 °C / 400 °F for 8 to 10 minutes, until softened and lightly caramelized around the edges. Remove and let cool for 5 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, whip the goat cheese with the Greek yogurt, lemon zest, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt until light and spreadable.
6
In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1 tablespoon honey with the remaining 1 teaspoon thyme.
7
Assemble each bite by spreading a small amount of whipped goat cheese mixture onto each baguette toast.
8
Top each toast with one roasted fig half.
9
Finish with chopped pistachios and a drizzle of thyme honey over each bite. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Chef tips

If the figs are very ripe, roast them in a dish to catch their juices and spoon those over the toasts as well. Lightly toast the pistachios in a skillet for 2 to 3 minutes to deepen their flavor.

Substitutions

You can swap the goat cheese for cream cheese or thick ricotta. Thyme can be replaced with very finely chopped rosemary. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free bread or crackers.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
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