Marsala-Poached Figs over Ricotta

Vanilla-infused ricotta cheese is the perfect foil for saucy poached figs. From Eating Well Magazine. I can't wait to try this! NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 259 calories; 7 g fat (3 g sat, 3 g mono); 19 mg cholesterol; 45 g carbohydrate; 9 g protein; 5 g fiber; 86 mg sodium; 444 mg potassium.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  quartered dried fig
• 1⁄4 cup marsala or 1⁄4 cup port wine
• 2  teaspoons honey
• 1⁄2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1  tablespoon  toasted  slivered almonds

Directions

1. Place figs, Marsala (or port) and honey in a small saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the figs soften and the wine is syrupy.
3. Stir together ricotta, sugar and vanilla.
4. Divide between 2 bowls and top with the fig mixture and almonds.