Easy Sweet & Savory Fig Recipes

Figs are abundant this season and here at Locally Well we want to make sure you are making the most of it! Check out these delicious fig recipes, savory and sweet, from San Diego's local food bloggers.

Savory Fig Recipes: Sides & Appetizers

Fall Fig Chutney [Vegan, GF]

Reminisce on the classic fig newton with this delicious chutney! This recipe can be topped on your favorite breads or grilled meats and is an all round treat for this upcoming fall.

Liz the Chef

Figs with Basil, Goat Cheese, & Pomegranate Vinaigrette [Vegetarian, GF]

Goat cheese + fig = pure yum! With the addition of arugula and basil, this treat just became a savory side salad that is far from mundane. This balanced dish can be added to a side of roasted potatoes or butternut squash for your next wholesome lunch.

Kitchen Konfidence

Fig & Caramelized Onion Tart [Vegetarian]

Made with a crispy phyllo dough, this recipe is a great appetizer for your next gathering. The combo of caramelized onions and goat cheese creates the softly sweet, smoky flavor that makes the mouth tingle as you eat.

Barbara Cooks

Photo Credit: Whitney Bond

Fig & Jalapeno Grilled Cheese [Vegetarian]

This quick 25 min recipe is the perfect combination of spicy and sweet. Made with jalapenos and spicy cheddar cheese, this grilled cheese is bound to kick up the heat this upcoming fall.

Whitney Bond

Fig + Brie Grilled Cheese [Vegetarian]

Swap the usual cheddar or American cheese with Brie for a tangier, upscale and adult version of the classic grilled cheese sandwich. Great for a girl's night or bridal shower party.

Kirbie Cravings

California Fig & Pistachio Couscous with Fresh Basil [Vegan,GF]

This quick, sweet and savory dish can be served warm or cold. Made with toasted Isreal couscous and topped with pistachios to create a subtle nutty flavor that pairs well with the sweet figs. Bring this dish to your next picnic or potluck and it will be gone in minutes!

Mimi Avocado

Sweet Fig Recipes: Breakfast & Dessert

Dog Days of Summer Fig Smoothie [Vegan, GF]

Celebrate the end of summer with its fruitful bounty! This dazzling, purple smoothie combines figs, berries + plums so it's packed with plenty of antioxidants.

Food, a Love Story

Photo Credit: Family Spice

Fig Puffs Stuffed with Walnuts and Raisins [Vegan]

This vegan dessert puff is a perfectly sweet add to your tea or coffee. Stuffed with walnuts and raisins for extra flavor, these delicious treats can come with you on your next family gathering.

Family Spice

Fig Cakes with Vanilla Glaze [Vegetarian]

These fig cakelettes are infused with cinnamon, almond and vanilla to give that spicy sense of the fall season, plus a vanilla glaze and toasted almonds to complement the sweetness found in the earthy fig.

Kitchen Konfidence

Roasted Figs & Grapes With Walnuts, Thyme and Sea Salt [Vegan, GF]

This quick and easy gluten free, vegan dish is a delicious sweet addition to your morning, day or night. These roasted figs and grapes, spiced with thyme and sea salt can satisfy you on many levels.

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