Broiled Figs with Honey-Balsamic Drizzle over Cottage Cheese

• 1/4 cup shelled pistachios
• 6 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
• 6 Tbs. honey, divided
• 12 oz. low-fat cottage cheese
• 12 large or 18 small fresh figs, halved
• 1 Tbs. olive oil

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Toast pistachios on baking sheet 6 to 8 minutes, or until fragrant.
3. Cool 5 minutes, chop, and set aside.
4. Combine vinegar with 4 Tbs.
5. honey in saucepan.
6. Bring to a boil, stirring often.
7. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until syrupy and thick enough to coat a spoon.
8. Puree cottage cheese and remaining 2 Tbs.
9. honey in blender or food processor 2 minutes, or until smooth.
10. Spread cheese on serving platter.
11. Preheat broiler.
12. Place figs cut-side up on baking sheet.
13. Brush with oil, then with 2 Tbs.
14. balsamic-honey syrup.
15. Broil figs 4 inches from heat source 2 to 3 minutes, or until edges begin to brown.
16. Arrange fig slices over cheese, drizzle with remaining balsamic syrup, and top with toasted pistachios.

pistachios, balsamic vinegar, honey, lowfat cottage cheese, fresh figs, olive oil

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/broiled-figs-with-honey-balsamic-drizzle-over-cottage-cheese/ (may not work)