Author Notes
A delicious combo in a sandwich. Creamy, tangy and just enough earthiness for balance. —Miss Hangrypants
Ingredients
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1 cup
dried mission figs, chopped
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1/3 cup
walnut, chopped and toasted
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1.5 tablespoons
balsamic vinegar
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1 teaspoon
fresh thyme or basil, chopped
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10 ounces
goat cheese
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2 teaspoons
fresh thyme, chopped
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2 teaspoons
fresh basil, chopped
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1 teaspoon
lemon zest
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2 tablespoons
lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon
pepper
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12
slices of artisan bread
Directions
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Combine chopped figs with water and heat in a sauce pot until figs are soft and liquid is all gone. About 8 mins. Mash into a chunky paste
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In a bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, thyme, rehydrated fig paste, chopped walnuts. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use
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Whip feta, rest of the herbs, lemon zest and juice, pepper in a food processor. Drizzle in olive oil if desired (1-2 tbsp)
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Toast bread, spread a good helping of the fig and walnut paste and whipped feta. Sandwich it and enjoy!
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