Festive Figs with Feta, Mango Chutney, and Toasted Walnuts
Preparation 15 mins, Cooking 10 mins
Serves 4
Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free
Sweet figs baked with creamy feta and a spoonful of mango chutney make an elegant yet effortless starter. Served with peppery rocket, juicy orange segments and toasted walnuts, this colourful dish is perfect for festive entertaining
Ingredients
- 50g walnut pieces
- 4 ripe figs
- 1 tbsp mango chutney
- 100g vegetarian feta cheese, crumbled
- black pepper, to season
- olive oil, to drizzle
- 60g rocket, to serve
- 2 large oranges, segmented
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar glaze
- 1 red chilli, sliced into thin strips
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C / 180°C fan / gas 6.
- Cut a cross into the top of each fig, taking care not to cut all the way through.
- Spoon a little mango chutney into each fig and top with the crumbled feta. Season with black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Place the figs in a small baking dish and bake for 8-10 minutes, until softened and the feta is beginning to colour.
- Meanwhile, spread the walnuts on a baking tray and toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes until lightly golden.
- Grill the figs for 7 minutes under a moderate heat until the cheese starts to bubble.
- Arrange the figs on serving plates with the rocket, orange segments, and toasted walnuts.
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