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October 6, 2012

Balsamic Roasted Figs

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Balsamic Roasted Figs and Shallots with Herbed Socca

When I lived in South Carolina several years ago, I had a friend who lived in a house with a couple of fig trees in the backyard. She had grown up in that house, and fresh figs had always been available to her for as long as she could remember. Because of this, the figs weren’t that much of a novelty to her, but I found this endless supply of supple and expensive fruit growing just a few feet away from her home an amazing concept. Those beautifully fresh and vibrant figs tasted much better than what I could find in the supermarket, and they were free.

Because of this, I always grumble a bit at having to pay a few dollars for a handful of them at the supermarket, so I rarely buy them. However, this morning, I saw some really pretty black mission figs at Whole Foods that I couldn’t resist, so I picked them up and decided to pair them with shallots and walnuts for a sweet and savory roasted dish. Served with a side of simple herbed socca, this makes a perfect appetizer or light dinner. Both components are very easy to prepare and look really beautiful together fresh from the oven.

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Balsamic Roasted Figs and Shallots with Herbed Socca

BALSAMIC ROASTED FIGS AND SHALLOTS WITH HERBED SOCCA


★★★★★

5 from 2 reviews

  • Author: olivesfordinner.com
  • Yield: 2 servings
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Ingredients

for the socca

  • 1/2 cup chickpea flour
  • 3/4 cup water
  • a few dashes of salt and pepper
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 2 TB olive oil

for the skillet

  • 1 TB olive oil
  • 4–5 shallots, skinned and halved
  • 8–10 fresh figs, halved
  • a handful of walnut halves
  • 1–2 TB balsamic vinegar
  • salt and pepper
  • a few sprigs of fresh thyme

Instructions

To make the socca

  1. Whisk together all of the socca ingredients and one tablespoon of olive oil in a small bowl. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees. Place a small cast-iron skillet in the oven during the preheating time. Remove it, and place the remaining  tablespoon of olive oil into the pan. Tilt the skillet to ensure coverage, then pour the batter into the skillet. Tilt it to ensure the batter is evenly coated in the pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove the socca by flipping it onto a plate. Set aside.
  2. Place one tablespoon of olive oil back into the skillet. Throw in the halved shallots and roast for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, then flip them over and roast for an additional 10 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees. Now place the halved figs and walnuts into the skillet, and drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the top. Stir gently to combine. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes. During the last 3 minutes of roast time, throw in a few sprigs of fresh thyme of top.
  3. Serve straight out of the skillet with the herbed socca.

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  1. Heena says

    August 25, 2020 at 11:25 am

    This was easy and delicious! The socca is so easy to make, perfect GF alternative to so many dishes. I don’t have a cast iron pan and it still worked well for me in a pie pan. I added a bit of rosemary to the figs. This is a recipe I’ll make repeatedly.

    ★★★★★

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    • erinwyso says

      September 9, 2020 at 10:12 am

      Heena, so happy you were able to use a pie pan for this with good results! Thanks for your kind feedback.

      Reply
  2. Rebecca Jones says

    July 18, 2020 at 4:49 pm

    Hi Erin!

    I just came across this recipe (years later, yes!) and would love to make it with the bounty of figs that have just ripened from our tree. Do you know if I might be able to finagle a way to do this if I don’t have a cast iron skillet?

    Thanks!

    Rebecca

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    • erinwyso says

      July 19, 2020 at 10:40 am

      Rebecca, lucky you with so many fresh figs … enjoy! You really need a cast iron for this to work. They are super cheap (the few small ones I have cost about $20 each) and I use them everyday. If you do try with another vessel with good results though, I’d love to know!

      Reply
      • Rebecca Jones says

        July 28, 2020 at 11:58 pm

        Thanks so much! I wanted to go ahead and use those figs so I ended up making the fig/shallot mixture in the pan (DELICIOUS- a huge hit) and making a flatbread from a paleo mix in the oven. But I’m really excited to get a cast iron and do the full recipe with socca. Looks soooo good.

        ★★★★★

        Reply
  3. Julia | JuliasAlbum.com says

    October 8, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    This would make such a great side dish!

    Reply
  4. Vegangela says

    October 8, 2012 at 5:51 pm

    Looks incredible, yet so easy to make. I've pinned it to make later, thank you! http://pinterest.com/vegangela/vegan-mofo-2012/

    Reply
  5. Angry Asian says

    October 8, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    figs are something i did not grow up with. i tried them for the first time when i lived with a spanish girl who LOVES then, as does dw. the years i don't pick them from a tree of a very distant relative, i buy them and i definitely feel the pinch. but it's the kind of fruit that always always is received with such gratitude and excitement, it's worth it.

    i've never thought to prepare it savory-style. it's beautiful!

    Reply
  6. glutenfreehappytummy.com says

    October 7, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    oh my gosh what an amazing dish! love the rustic beauty!

    Reply
  7. Ashley F. says

    October 7, 2012 at 4:29 pm

    Absolutely stunning dish! Love the colors of the figs and I am a huge fan of socca!

    Reply
  8. Caitlin says

    October 7, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    now that dayv and i have a house, a fig tree is one of the first things i want to plant. i just love them. i love this light meal for a multitude of reasons, but the combination of socca, figs, and walnuts are genius. i can't wait for dinner so i can make this!!

    Reply
  9. Emmy says

    October 7, 2012 at 7:10 am

    Oooo, that sounds really interesting! Bookmarked for later 🙂

    Reply
  10. Dawn says

    October 7, 2012 at 5:23 am

    Beautiful! I have a fig tree in my front yard, and it was the best thing that came with my house when I bought it, that, and the huge rosemary bush (way better than the washer & dryer, haha).

    Reply
  11. Erinwiko says

    October 7, 2012 at 2:27 am

    Sounds perfect! I've been thinking about buying a fig tree, and I think you've just sold me on it for sure!

    Reply
  12. VeggieAmanda says

    October 7, 2012 at 1:26 am

    Yum!! I've never had socca, but I've wanted to try it and it is GF!!

    Reply

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