Grilled Brie with Figs & Thyme Honey Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup honey (I used local homestead honey)
- 2 sprigs of fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
- 1 (19.6 ounce) wheel of brie cheese
- 4-5 fresh, ripe figs, quartered
- water crackers or French bread
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 314g | |
| Calories 443 | |
| Calories from Fat 10 | 2% |
| Total Fat 1.14g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.25g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 36mg | 2% |
| Potassium 585mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 116.22g | 31% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.2g | 24% |
| Sugars 105.83g | 71% |
| Protein 2.52g | 4% |
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