Sautéed fig and nuts with balsamic honey (Photo by Rieko Suzuki)

The freshness of figs can be enhanced by the aroma of balsamic vinegar and the sweetness of honey. This makes a great yogurt topping for breakfast; for a tasty snack or dessert, serve on ice cream. For a warm appetizer, it pairs nicely with blue cheese and bread or crackers. A very versatile dish that complements any meal! Be careful not to overcook the figs or balsamic honey sauce, though. Enjoy the season of fresh figs!

Cooking time: 10 min
Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

• 2 large fresh figs
• 10g chopped walnuts
• 10g chopped almonds
• 1 tbs salted butter
• 2 tbs balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbs honey

DIRECTIONS

1. Cut figs into quarters.
2. On heated frying pan, melt butter. Put fig slices down in a cross section and cook on medium for 20 sec. Flip figs over and cook the other side, also in a cross section, for 20 sec.
3. In a small bowl, mix balsamic vinegar and honey. Pour into frying pan. Add chopped nuts, carefully avoiding the figs, and cook for another 20 sec, adding sauce onto fig slices and nuts.
4. Shift fig slices around on the plate. Keep boiling sauce and nuts until sauce gets shiny and thick. Pour on top of plated fig slices.