Catalan fig tapas

This quick Spanish tapas dish makes the most of seasonal sweet figs.

Ingredients 

•  8 figs, halved
•  1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil, plus extra to brush
•  6 thyme sprigs
•  8 slices woodfired bread
•  1 garlic clove, halved
•  4 slices jamon (see note), torn
•  100g manchego cheese (see note), shaved

Method 

Step 1
Preheat a chargrill or barbecue to high.
Step 2
Toss the halved figs in a bowl with the olive oil, thyme sprigs and a pinch of sea salt. Grill the figs for 2 minutes each side until soft and caramelised. Keep warm.
Step 3
Brush the bread on both sides with extra oil and grill for 1-2 minutes each side until golden and charred. Rub one side of each slice with the cut side of the garlic clove.
Step 4
Arrange two fig halves on each slice of chargrilled bread. Top with the jamon and shaved manchego and serve warm.


Nutrition

Energy 1943kJ	Fat saturated 10.00g
Fat Total 27.00g	Carbohydrate sugars 9.00g
Carbohydrate Total 33.00g	Dietary Fibre g
Protein 19.00g	Cholesterol mg
Sodium 831.10mg

Notes

Jamon (Spanish cured ham) and manchego (a hard sheep's milk cheese) are from delis and gourmet shops. Substitute prosciutto and parmesan.


Source:

http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/26495/catalan+fig+tapas