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- 15 ripe but still firm figs
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (or more to taste)
- crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (to taste)
- crusty bread
- honey (to taste)
View Full Recipe at Sippity Sup-Serious Fun Food
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 72g | |
| Calories 529 | |
| Calories from Fat 481 | 91% |
| Total Fat 54.38g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat 7.64g | 31% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 584mg | 24% |
| Potassium 38mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 13.42g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 11.5g | 8% |
| Protein 0.22g | 0% |
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