Roasted Pears with Brie & Pistachios

By barbie24

Calories: 160; Fat: 9g; Protein: 4g; Carbs: 18g; Fiber: 3g; Cholesterol: 14mg; Sodium: 299mg

* Serving size: 1 pear half and 1 teaspoon pistachios

* 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.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons honey mustard
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 ripe pears, preferably Bosc
• 2 ounces Brie cheese, cut into 4 slices
• 4 teaspoons chopped pistachios, toasted

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 45mins
Adapted from eatingwell.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 425°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.