Sautéed Figs with Cinnamon and Almond

Sharon Palmer/ The Plant-Powdered Dietitian - Photo credit to Sharon Palmer

6 Servings

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh figs (about 24 small figs)
• 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon cardamom
• 1/3 cup almonds, slivered
• ¼ cup sweet white wine (i.e. reisling or dessert wine)

Instructions

1. Wash and trim figs; slice in half.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add cinnamon and cardamom.
3. Sauté figs in olive oil for about 6-7 minutes until they begin to get tender.
4. Add almonds and white wine, sautéing for an additional 2-3 minutes, until thickened and bubbly.
5. Serve warm.
6. Makes 6 servings, 1/2-cup per serving.