Roasted Pears with Brie & Pistachios

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Roasted pears with Brie and pistachios is delicious as a first course or a side with roast pork or lamb. Leave the stems on for the prettiest presentation.

Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons honey mustard

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

  • 2 ripe pears, preferably Bosc

  • 2 ounces Brie cheese, cut into 4 slices

  • 4 teaspoons chopped pistachios, toasted (see Tip)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch-square (or similar-size) metal baking pan with cooking spray.

  2. Whisk mustard, oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

  3. Cut pears in half lengthwise, hollow out the core and slice a small piece off the other side so they will lie flat when served. Brush all over with the mustard glaze and place cored-side down in the prepared pan.

  4. Bake the pears for 30 minutes, basting halfway through with the glaze. Gently turn them over, baste again and place a piece of Brie in the hollow of each pear. Bake until the pears are tender and the Brie is slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle each pear half with 1 teaspoon pistachios.

    Roasted Pears with Brie & Pistachios

Tips

Tip: To toast seeds and chopped, small or sliced nuts cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2011

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

162 Calories
9g Fat
18g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 162
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 12g
Added Sugars 3g 6%
Protein 4g 8%
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Vitamin A 116IU 2%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Folate 17mcg 4%
Sodium 299mg 13%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 1mg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 3%
Potassium 168mg 4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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