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    Whipped Feta and Fig Toasts with Pistachios and Honey

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    This morning I walked my dogs and I actually felt crisp air for the first time in a long time.  It was glorious.

    This summer was one of the hottest I can remember.  Seriously, oppressive heat which seemed to last for weeks at a time.  Feels good to have a little reprieve, at least for now.

    Aside from the temperatures cooling down a bit, there are signs of summer ending everywhere, including at the markets.  Seasonal local supermarket produce is my calendar.  I can tell what time of year it is just by observing what's available.  And when gorgeous figs like these become abundant, I know fall is right around the corner.

    Depending on what you pair them with, you can fit figs into any meal during the day!  For breakfast in oatmeal, as a snack with peanut butter, with lunch or dinner in a salad, or for dessert with cheese and honey!   The options are endless.

    One of my favorite ways to enjoy them is on toast for either breakfast or lunch.

    I was craving something creamy to have with some crunchy fresh bread.  So, I decided to make whipped feta.  There are many ways to make whipped feta.  Many recipes call for mixing feta with another creamier cheese like sour cream, ricotta, or cream cheese.  I decided to use plain non-fat greek yogurt instead.  I thought the texture and additional tang from the yogurt would give me the perfect flavor and consistency I was looking for.  In addition, yogurt has less fat and is generally a healthier option than sour cream or cream cheese.

    I used a particular type of sheep's milk feta called Valpresso, which I find to be exceptionally delicious.  It blends easily with the yogurt in a bowl with just a fork or whisk.  But if you're using a more firm feta, you may want to leave it out for a bit (maybe an hour) before blending it.  You can also use a food processor to help, but honestly if you're like me, then you don't feel like dealing with the clean-up afterwards.

    I top the figs with some honey to balance out the tang from the whipped feta and to add a touch more sweetness to the figs.  But my favorite is the slightly salty and crunchy pistachio topping.  I mean, do I need to say more?!

    Seriously, it's so heavenly!

    Whipped Feta and Fig Toasts with Pistachios and Honey

    Donna Castellano MS, RDN
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    Servings 2

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 slices favorite bread for toasting
    • 3-4 figs sliced
    • 4 oz block feta cheese recommend a sheep's milk variety like Valpresso
    • 2-3 tablespoon non-fat plain Greek yogurt
    • ¼ cup crushed pistachios
    • honey

    Instructions
     

    • Allow feta to come to room temperature.
    • Toast the bread.
    • In a medium bowl, with a fork or whisk, whip the feta with one tablespoon yogurt at a time until reaching desired whipped creamy consistency (you will likely have a little leftover whipped feta).
    • Top the bread with whipped feta, figs, and drizzle with honey.
    • Serve immediately.
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