Name: Dried Fig Souvlaki
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 18 large dried figs; Eighteen ½-inch cubes feta cheese; 18 thin slices prosciutto, pastourma, or bresaola; 18 large fresh sage leaves; 18 large toothpicks; extra-virgin olive oil

Dried Fig Souvlaki

This Dried Fig Souvlaki is an excellent Greek style appetizer. Figs are stuffed with feta cheese and wrapped with sage and prosciutto.

I wished I would have made a whole bunch more of these for my dinner party. They were a surprise favorite of everyone at the party!

This recipe has been featured in a post on The Recipe Girl blog: Greek Dinner Party.

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Dried Fig Souvlaki

By RecipeGirl.com (adapted from Bon Appetit)

Figs and feta cheese wrapped with prosciutto and fresh sage make a delicious Greek appetizer

Prep: 20

Cook: 5

Total: 25

Servings: 18 appetizers

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Ingredients

▢ 18 large dried figs
▢ Eighteen ½-inch cubes feta cheese
▢ 18 thin slices prosciutto, pastourma, or bresaola
▢ 18 large fresh sage leaves
▢ 18 large toothpicks
▢ extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

MAKE AHEAD:

Using small sharp knife, cut the stem from top of each fig, then cut straight down from the top to the center to make ¾-inch-deep, ½-inch-long slit in each fig. Fill the slit in each fig with a cube of feta cheese, then press the opening closed. Place 1 slice of prosciutto on a work surface; top with a sage leaf. Place a stuffed fig at 1 end and roll up to enclose the fig. Secure with a toothpick. Repeat with the remaining prosciutto, sage, and figs. Arrange on a plate, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and chill until ready to cook.

COOK THE SOUVLAKI:

Remove the plate of appetizers from the refrigerator. Let them stand at room temperature 1 hour before continuing. Pour enough oil into a large skillet to cover the bottom. Heat over medium-high heat. Add the figs. Cook until the prosciutto begins to crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a large platter. Serve warm.

Notes

Can be made 1 day ahead (through step 1). Continue with step 2 when ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1appetizer, Calories: 113kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 16mg, Sodium: 194mg, Potassium: 78mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 57IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 76mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.