Spanish Tapas! | Marinated Garlic, Manchego, and Figs Recipe

Manchego cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: aged cheddar

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

fresh figs

🥗Healthier: dried figs

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried figs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits and can be more affordable.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar provides a similar tang with added health benefits.

To a small pot, add olive oil, garlic, and orange slices. Cook until garlic turns golden, about 10-15 minutes.

Remove from heat and add rosemary sprigs. Season with salt and pepper and marinate overnight.

To a plate or platter, scatter black mission figs and the crumbled manchego cheese and halved black mission figs.

Add the cooked garlic, orange, and rosemary, top with a bit of infused olive oil.

Garnish with extra flaky salt and some honey.

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