Roasted figs with chicory
This roasted figs with chicory is an excellent side dish that goes well with duck, goose or lamb. The figs are roasted in a balsamic sauce that caramelizes over them, making them even more delicious and sweet. The chicory provides some sharpness and crunch.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Peel the onion, cut in half then slice thinly.
- Cut the figs in half or in quarters, then arrange them with the onions on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with the vinegar and oil, then sprinkle with sugar. Season to taste.
- Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes until soft and the sugar starts to caramelise.
- Roughly chop the pistachios and sprinkle over the figs. Bake for another 5 minutes or so.
- Roughly chop the chicory, add to the figs. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.