Lunch: Fresh Figs with Ibérico Ham and Goat Cheese

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Fresh Figs with Ibérico Ham and Goat Cheese

One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

8 fresh figs, stemmed and halved lengthwise
1/4 cup ruby port
Black pepper
4 ounces fresh goat cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons honey
1 scallion, thinly sliced
Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon
4 ounces very thinly sliced dry-cured ham, such as jamon iberico or serrano, torn into 16 long strips
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
16 marcona or roasted almonds
Small mint leaves, for garnish

Instructions

Arrange the figs cut side up on a plate. Drizzle with the port and season with black pepper. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, using a fork, blend the goat cheese with the honey, scallion and a pinch of flaky sea salt.
Dollop small spoonfuls of the goat cheese on the fig halves. Wrap each cheese-topped fig half in a strip of ham and transfer to a platter. Drizzle the figs with olive oil, top with the almonds, mint and sea salt and serve.

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