Sauteed Figs With Ricotta

Total Time: 8 mins Preparation Time: 4 mins Cook Time: 4 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 6 fresh figs, trimmed and cut in half
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 4 -6 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
• 1/2 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest

Recipe

• 1 combine the ricotta cheese, 1/2 tbs sugar and lemon zest in a bowl and refrigerate for a few hours if you have the time.
• 2 combine the figs, vinegar, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. let marinate 10 - 15 minutes.
• 3 heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the figs and sauce. cook for a few minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
• 4 for each serving, spoon 1/3 of the ricotta in the center of a dessert plate or bowl. then arrange 4 fig halves around the ricotta, and drizzle with sauce.