Wash the figs and grapes thoroughly and remove the stems. Put in a large baking dish with the walnuts and thyme. Pour the oil over, and mix until everything is well coated. Grate the lemon zest over the top using a fine grater or Microplane zester.
Use your fingers to sprinkle the coarse sea salt (if using) evenly over the top.
Bake for 10 minutes, then stir. Bake for another 3-5 minutes until the figs begin to turn golden brown. Cool to room temperature. Top with additional lemon zest and thyme sprigs.
Serve as is, or add your favorite soft cheese—cashew cheese, yogurt cheese, Brie, or goat cheese.
Notes
Per serving:
209 calories
13 g fat
1 g saturated fat
4 g monounsaturated fat
7 g polyunsaturated fat
0 g trans fat
0 g cholesterol
142 mg sodium (2 mg sodium with salt omitted)
323 mg potassium
24 g carbohydrate
4 g fiber
19 g sugars
3 g protein
6 Weight Watchers Points Plus
If you can't get fresh figs (when they're in season here, our neighbors beg people to take them) you can use dried Mission or Calmyrna figs (about 16 oz/450 g). I use a combination of red and green grapes for nice color and texture. The inspiration for this recipe came from Martha Stewart Living.