Roasted Figs with Honey and Yoghurt
Roasted figs with honey and yoghurt is a simple yet elegant dish featuring soft, jammy figs baked with rosemary and lemon, served over creamy Greek yoghurt with toasted walnuts and a drizzle of honey. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2 to 3
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 6 large fresh figs (about 350 g), halved lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon runny honey, plus extra for serving
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary, finely chopped (about 1 heaped teaspoon)
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing)
- 25 g walnut halves, roughly chopped
- 400 g low-fat Greek yoghurt
- Fresh mint leaves, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
- Grease an oven-proof dish with butter.
- Arrange figs cut side up in the dish. Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped rosemary. Drizzle honey over the top.
- Roast for 15–20 minutes until the figs are soft, jammy, and caramelized.
- While figs roast, toast chopped walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring often. Set aside.
- Remove figs from oven and keep the cooking juices.
- To serve, spoon yoghurt into bowls, top with roasted figs, drizzle with pan juices and extra honey, and sprinkle with toasted walnuts and fresh mint if using.
Notes
- Use plant-based yoghurt and butter for a dairy-free version.
- Swap walnuts with pistachios or almonds for variation.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom before roasting for added warmth.
- Serve over granola or porridge for a heartier meal.
- Roasted figs can be made ahead and served warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
