Marsala-Poached Figs over Ricotta

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From EatingWell:  EatingWell Serves Two

Vanilla-infused ricotta cheese is the perfect foil for saucy poached figs.

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