Roasted figs with lemon basil and fennel microgreens
The figs' nutty sweetness brings out the fennel flavor while the mild citrus notes of the lemon basil microgreens add a refreshing lift. Deep purple figs look particularly striking with these tiny green leaves.
- 1 pint fresh figs
- 1 1/2 tsp lightly crushed fennel seeds
- 1/4 cup loosely packed lemon basil microgreens may substitute with lemon balm microgreens
- 1/4 cup loosely packed fennel microgreens
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
Cut stems off the figs and cut each fig lengthwise in half. Place the figs, cut side down, on a baking sheet and sprinkle with the fennel seeds.
1 pint fresh figs, 1 1/2 tsp lightly crushed fennel seeds
Bake until the figs have released their juices but still hold their shape. About 20 minutes
Serve warm with the lemon basil and fennel microgreens scattered on top
1/4 cup loosely packed lemon basil microgreens, 1/4 cup loosely packed fennel microgreens