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

Servings: 2 servings
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Cuisine: Italian
Type of Dish: Desserts
Health: High Fiber, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, High Calcium

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

Steps:

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)

Calories - 259
Carbohydrates - 45
Fat - 7
Saturated Fat - 3
Monounsaturated Fat - 3
Protein - 9
Cholesterol - 19
Dietary Fiber - 5
Potassium - 444
Sodium - 86

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