Grilled Figs with Pancetta, Goat's Cheese and Thyme
Grilled figs, sweet and juicy, with crispy pancetta and creamy goat's cheese
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 6 ripe, medium-sized figs
- 30 g sliced pancetta 3 slices, finely chopped
- 30 g goat's cheese
- a few sprigs of fresh thyme leaves removed from stems
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped toasted nuts hazelnuts, walnuts or almonds
Instructions
- Preheat grill to 200°C and line an oven tray with foil.
- Wash and slice figs in half, through their stems.
- Arrange figs, cut side up, on the oven tray.
- Put a tiny dollop of goat's cheese in the centre of the fig.
- Add a few pieces of the chopped pancetta (or nuts of you prefer).
- Top with a few thyme leaves.
- Grill for 5 - 7 minutes on the top shelf. Watch them carefully - they can burn quickly!
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Gorgonzola dolce is a delicious substitute for goat's cheese.
Arrange them on top of mixed leaves, drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve alongside crusty bread for a light summer lunch.