Marsala-Poached Figs over Ricotta

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

Marsala-Poached Figs over Ricotta Recipe

2 servings

Active Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition Profile

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

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