Roasted Figs Wrapped in Parma Ham with Blue Cheese and Rocket

Sensational end-of-summer starter featuring stuffed figs wrapped in ham, roasted until melted and served on a bed of rocket.

Quick Italian Appetiser Gluten Free Date Night

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

384.3

kcal / serving

768.5 kcal total

Carbs

17.9g

per serving

35.8 g total

Fat

26.4g

per serving

52.8 g total

Protein

19.3g

per serving

38.6 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces

drizzle

Balsamic Glaze

Dairy

Blue Cheese

such as gorgonzola or dolcelatte, chopped into small pieces

Fruits

piece

Fig

ripe but firm

Meat

slice

Parma Ham

NutsSeeds

to taste

Salt

to taste

Black Pepper

freshly ground

OilsFats

drizzle

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Vegetables

100

Rocket Leaves

small bag

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Serve figs on rocket leaves and drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil.

Place figs on a tray and bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese melts and ham is crisp.

Wrap two slices of Parma ham around the middle of each fig.

Stuff the blue cheese into the top of each fig.

Cut a cross into the top of each fig and squeeze the bottom to open the fruit.