Roasted Pears with Walnuts and Blue Cheese
3
Points®
Total time: 40 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 20 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Serve these pears as a side dish with roast chicken or pork, or over greens.
Ingredients
Bosc pear
4 large, ripe but firm, quartered, seeds removed
Cooking spray
5 spray(s)
Chopped walnuts
⅓ cup(s)
Apple juice
1 tbsp(s)
Walnut oil
1 tsp(s)
White wine vinegar
1 tsp(s)
Whole-grain mustard
1 tsp(s)
Kosher salt
¼ tsp(s)
Black pepper
⅛ tsp(s), freshly ground
Blue cheese
3 tbsp(s), crumbled
Chives
1 tbsp(s), chopped
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 475°F degrees. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2
Arrange pear wedges, cut side up, on prepared pan; lightly coat both sides with cooking spray. Roast pears until just beginning to turn golden, about 15-20 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, scatter walnuts on a separate pan; roast 5 minutes.
4
Combine apple juice, oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
5
To serve, scatter walnuts and cheese over pears. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with chives.
6
Serving size: 4 pieces pear, 4 tsp nuts, 1 Tbsp cheese, 1 1/2 tsp dressing
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