Figgy Pistachio Snack

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 5 tablespoons pistachios
• 1 1/4 cups dried figs, stemmed (moist-style)
• 2 teaspoons finely grated orange rind

Recipe

• 1 remove 8 whole pistachios, halve them and set aside for garnishing. finely chop 2 tablespoons of remaining pistachios in food processor. now remove from container and set aside. combine remaining pistachios, figs and grated orange peel in processor; process until mixture forms into ball, a little under 1 minute. shape into an 8" log, then roll in reserved chopped nuts. chill until firm, and cut into 16 slices. place halved pistachios in center of each.
• 2 note: if you do not have a food processor, place figs and all but 8 pistachios onto a cutting board and chop together with large knife until fine. mix grated orange peel, and shape as above.