Fig Toasts

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 500 degrees or its highest possible setting.

2. 2

   Toast the bread: lay the bread slices directly on the oven rack and toast in the heated oven until golden, 4 to 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Place the toast on 4 warmed plates.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, trim stems off the figs.

5. 5

   Slice the figs in half and dip them in sugar, turning so they are well coated.

6. 6

   Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter, add the almonds, and saute until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.

7. 7

   Set them aside.

8. 8

   Heat the remaining butter in a skillet until foaming.

9. 9

   Add the figs, cut side down, and saute until done, turning once, 3 to 4 minutes.

10. 10

    Set the figs on the toast and spoon over the pan juices.

11. 11

    Top each toast with yogurt and a sprinkling of toasted almonds.

12. 12

    Serve at once so the toast stays crisp.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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