Crostini With Fig & Walnut Tapenade

Name: Crostini With Fig & Walnut Tapenade
Prep time: 20

5 out of 5 stars (based on 12 reviews)

20 min prep

8 servings

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10 ingredients

This richly delicious spread is the epitome of sweet and salty. The creaminess of the goat cheese makes it even better. This Crostini with Fig & Walnut Tapenade is a nutritious snack but it’s high...

1 cup dried Turkish figs, chopped
⅓ cup water
⅓ cup chopped Kalamata olives
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1½ teaspoons fresh thyme
¾ cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
1 (5.5 ounce) log soft fresh goat cheese
1 whole wheat baguette, cut into ¼ inch rounds, lightly toasted

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

277 cals

Fat

16 g

Saturated Fat

4 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

6 g

Monounsaturated Fat

5 g

Carbohydrates

25 g

Sugar

5 g

Fiber

2 g

Protein

10 g

Sodium

383 mg

Directions

Heat the figs and water in small saucepan over medium-high heat until the water evaporates and the figs have softened about 3-5 minutes.
Chop the figs. Transfer to a bowl, and mix with chopped olives, olive oil, vinegar, capers, thyme and walnuts. Taste for seasoning.
Spread about 2 teaspoons of goat cheese on each slice of toasted bread and top with a heaping teaspoon of the fig mixture. Serve.

Chef Tips

You can use any type of dried black figs for this dip.

If using fresh figs, skip Step 1 and increase fig quantity to roughly two cups.

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