Bacon-Wrapped Figs
Bacon-Wrapped Figs might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 4g of protein, 9g of fat, and a total of 116 calories. This recipe serves 15. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. Head to the store and pick up bacon, basil, pecan halves, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 21 minutes.
Instructions
Stir together goat cheese and basil.
Cut figs in half lengthwise.
Place 1 heaping teaspoonful goat cheese mixture and 1 toasted pecan half on cut side of each fig half. Wrap 1 ready-to-serve bacon slice around each fig half, and secure with a wooden pick.
Place figs on a wire rack in a 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan, and bake 6 to 8 minutes or until bacon is crisp and browned.
Note: We tested with Oscar Mayer Fully Cooked Bacon.