Crostini with honey, gorgonzola, and figs

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupWater
6Dried Calimyrna figs, each cut lengthwise into 4 slices
1tablespoonHoney
8Italian bread slices, (1/2-inch-thick) toasted
2ouncesGorgonzola cheese or blue cheese

Directions

Place water and figs in a 2-cup glass measure. Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap, and vent. Microwave at HIGH 2 minutes. Drain; discard liquid.

Spread honey evenly over bread slices, and spread the cheese (at room temperature) over honey. Top each bread slice with 3 fig slices. Yield: 8 appetizers (serving size: 1 appetizer).

Per serving: 150 Calories; 3g Fat (19% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 26g Carbohydrate; 5mg Cholesterol; 276mg Sodium Recipe by: Cooking Light, May 1995, page 142 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #400 by igor@... on Jan 28, 1997.