RECIPE: Goat Cheese and Fig Bruschetta

Figs are an excellent source of fiber and can help aid digestion.

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups chopped, dried Mission figs (about 9 ounces)

1/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup coarsely chopped orange sections

1 teaspoon grated orange rind

1/3 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices French bread baguette, toasted (about 8 ounces)

1 1/4 cups (10 ounces) crumbled goat cheese

5 teaspoons finely chopped walnuts

Directions:

Combine first 7 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until figs are tender. Uncover and cook 5 minutes or until mixture thickens. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.

Preheat broiler.

Top each bread slice with 1 1/2 teaspoons fig mixture and 1 1/2 teaspoons goat cheese. Arrange bruschetta on a baking sheet; sprinkle evenly with walnuts. Broil 2 minutes or until nuts begin to brown. Serve warm.