Marsala-Poached Figs over Ricotta

Marsala-Poached Figs over Ricotta Recipe Vanilla-infused ricotta cheese is the perfect foil for saucy poached figs.


From EatingWell:  EatingWell Serves Two

2 servings | Active Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup quartered dried figs
  • 1/4 cup Marsala or port
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon toasted slivered almonds

Preparation

  1. Place figs, Marsala (or port) and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the figs soften and the wine is syrupy. Stir together ricotta, sugar and vanilla. Divide between 2 bowls and top with the fig mixture and almonds.

Nutrition
Per serving:

259 calories; 7 g fat (3 g sat, 3 g mono); 19 mg cholesterol; 45 g carbohydrates; 9 g protein; 5 g fiber; 86 mg sodium; 444 mg potassium.

2 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 fruit, 1/2 other carbohydrate, 1 medium-fat meat