Roasted Figs with Goat Cheese Crostini and Walnuts

Warm roasted figs from the oven with honey and thyme, served with crispy crostini topped with creamy goat cheese and walnuts. The figs can be prepared ahead, while the crostini are toasted just before serving.

By yumbelo · 6 servings · 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 12 pc fresh figs
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 bunch thyme
• 1 pc baguette
• 200 g fresh goat cheese
• 80 g walnuts, coarsely chopped
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 100 g arugula
• 1 pc lemon (zest and juice)
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C top and bottom heat and toast the walnuts in a dry pan until golden brown, then let them cool.
2. Halve the figs, place them cut side up in a baking dish, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with honey and thyme leaves.
3. Roast the figs in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes until soft and lightly caramelized.
4. Cut the baguette into about 18 thin slices, brush with 2 tbsp olive oil and bake in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes until crispy.
5. Stir the goat cheese smooth with lemon zest, salt and pepper and spread it onto the baguette slices.
6. Wash the arugula and spin it dry, then dress it with balsamic vinegar, a pinch of salt and the lemon juice.
7. Sprinkle the crostini with the toasted walnuts, arrange the warm figs alongside and serve with the arugula.