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Roasted figs with crisp parma ham recipe

Roasted figs with crisp parma ham recipe

45 ratings

An elegant starter or side, making the most of the season's juicy figs. The figs and parma ham are lightly roasted before being tossed together with rocket and a balsamic vinegar dressing. Finish with a few parmesan shavings for an additional salty kick. See method

  • Serves 4 as a side
  • 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook
  • 240 calories / serving
  • Healthy

Ingredients

  • 8 ripe figs
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 8 slices Parma ham
  • 150g rocket
  • 75g Parmesan, shaved
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    1000kj
    240kcal     12%

  • Fat

    14g 20%

  • Saturates

    6g 30%

  • Sugars

    13g 14%

  • Salt

    1.6g 27%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 13.3g Protein 14.4g Fibre 1.5g

Method

  1. Preheat oven to gas 5, 190°C, fan 170°C.
  2. Place the figs cut side up onto a tray lined with foil and drizzle with honey and balsamic vinegar.
  3. Bake for 5 minutes, remove the tray and lay the ham alongside.
  4. Cook for another 5 minutes or so until the ham is crisp and the figs softened and juicy.
  5. Divide the rocket between the plates. Arrange the ham and figs around and scatter over the Parmesan. Mix the juices from the roasting tray with olive oil and drizzle over the salad.

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