Nutty Fig Toasts

Ingredients

• 8  figs fresh halved
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 2 tablespoons honey plus more for drizzling
• 6 servings kosher salt 
• 6 servings multigrain bread toasted for serving
• 2 teaspoons olive oil extra-virgin
• 0.8 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred 
• 1 cup roasted nuts mixed salted chopped for topping

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• oven
• baking pan

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the figs with the olive oil and a pinch of salt in a baking dish. Roast until soft, about 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, puree the nuts and peanut oil in a food processor until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
3. Add the ricotta, honey and cinnamon and pulse until combined, about 1 minute.
4. Spread the ricotta mixture on the bread and top with the roasted figs.
5. Drizzle with honey and top with chopped nuts.
6. Photograph by Kang Kim