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Honey roasted figs

Name: Honey roasted figs
Ingredients: 1 Onion, finely sliced; 3 cloves Garlic, finely sliced; 5 Brussels sprouts, finely sliced (Main); 1 Lemon, zested and juiced; 9 Fresh figs, halved (Main); 2 Tbsp Honey, melted; 1 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar; 1 Tbsp Olive oil

Tamara West

Warren Elwin

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Serve this honey-roasted fig and brussels sprouts combo with a roasted and sliced pork fillet, a rack of lamb or a good old roast chook.

1	Onion, finely sliced
3 cloves	Garlic, finely sliced
5	Brussels sprouts, finely sliced (Main)
1	Lemon, zested and juiced
9	Fresh figs, halved (Main)
2 Tbsp	Honey, melted
1 Tbsp	Balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp	Olive oil

Toss the sliced onion, garlic and brussels sprouts with the lemon zest and season with sea salt and a grind of pepper. Spread into a roasting dish. Place halved figs, cut side up, on top of the veges.
Whisk melted honey with balsamic vinegar, olive oil and lemon juice. Drizzle over the figs and veges, and roast in a hot oven until soft and caramelised.
Serve with a sliced pork fillet (simply seasoned with fresh herbs, salt and pepper, then quickly seared and roasted until just cooked), a rack of lamb, or a good old roast chook.