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 in calories so eat it in small quantities. If you want a dairy free treat, try replacing the goat cheese with hummus.

8 servings

10 ingredients

20 min prep

Ingredients
  • 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

Directions
  1. 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.
  2. Chop the figs. Transfer to a bowl, and mix with chopped olives, olive oil, vinegar, capers, thyme and walnuts. Taste for seasoning.
  3. 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 208; Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Carbohydrates: 24g; Sugar: 5g; Fiber: 2g; Protein: 8g; Sodium: 382mg

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