Marsala-Poached Figs over Ricotta
Vanilla-infused ricotta cheese is the perfect foil for saucy poached figs.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup quartered dried figs
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1/4 cup Marsala or port
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2 teaspoons honey
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1/2 cup part-skim ricotta
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon toasted slivered almonds
Directions
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Place figs, Marsala (or port) and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the figs soften and the wine is syrupy. Stir together ricotta, sugar and vanilla. Divide between 2 bowls and top with the fig mixture and almonds.
Nutrition information
Calories 259, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 86 mg, Carbohydrate 45 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 9 g, Potassium 444 mg. Exchanges: Fruit 2,Other Carbohydrate 0.5,Medium-Fat Meat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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