Fig, Gorgonzola and Pecan Snacks

Serves 3

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reak out of your snack rut with these flavorful and satisfying little bites. In Greece, where the Mediterranean Diet is popular, adherents often enjoy a similar combination of figs, nuts and cheese.

Ingredients:

• 12 Mariani shelled premium pecans
• 1 teaspoon MacDonald’s 100% pure maple syrup
• 3 fresh figs, stems cut off, sliced into 4 rounds each
• 1 ounce Black River Gorgonzola cheese

Instructions:


1. Preheat oven to 350º Fahrenheit. Toss pecans with syrup, place on a baking sheet one inch apart. Cook eight to ten minutes, until fragrant. Remove, separate and let cool.

2. Lay the fig rounds on a plate. Place a pecan in the center of each fig slice, pinch little bits of cheese off of the wedge and press onto the pecans.

Each 4-piece serving contains: Calories Fat Saturated Fat Trans Fat Cholesterol Sodium Total Carbohydrate Dietary Fiber Sugars Protein Vitamin A Vitamin C Calcium Iron 100       7 g     2 g     0 g     10 mg  120 g     9 g     2 g     7 g     3 g     4% DV 2% DV 7% DV 2% DV