SIDE Roasted Pears with Bleu Cheese & Pecans
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Yield 8-10 servings
The spiciness of the arugula and the bitter tartness of the balsamic help balance the sweetness of the roasted pears. All in all a perfect flavor combo.
Ingredients
6 pears, sliced in half, stems retained *the less ripe the better!
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
½ pkg baby kale
1 shallot, minced
1 cup crumbled bleu cheese *optional! Leave off if vegan
1 bottle balsamic syrup
2 tsp high quality olive oil
1 cup pecans, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- On a foil-lined baking sheet, place pear cut-side up and drizzle with a bit of vegetable oil. Roast for 15 minutes or until browned slightly but still slightly firm.
- Serve warm pears on a large platter topped with baby kale, shallot, bleu cheese if desired and a drizzle of balsamic syrup + high quality olive oil. *If you don’t use the bleu cheese, go ahead a sprinkle some salt on those pears...you won’t regret it.
Courses side
Recipe by Vie at https://getvie.com/2019/02/06/flawless-valentines-day-menu/