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[NEW] Pear & Blue Cheese Flatbread

This classic combination of pears, walnuts, and blue cheese is used to create a delicious gourmet flatbread. Have patience with the onions: while you can stop when they are just golden, the robust flavor imparted by taking the time to caramelize them properly is well worth the added effort. Tip: If you're using sweet onions, you can get away with cooking them until they're just soft. For the fullest flavor, however, we recommend a long, slow cook over low heat. If you have the patience to cook them for a full hour, you'll get the best result.
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Prep Time: 20 min.
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 mins
6 Servings
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[NEW] Pear & Blue Cheese Flatbread

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 3 cup onions, sliced
  • 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp. chopped fresh sage Pepper to taste
  • 0 oz. <a href="https://guidingstars.com/recipes/whole-wheat-pizza-dough/">whole-wheat pizza dough</a> ⅓ cup walnuts, chopped 2 ripe pears, sliced ½ cup blue cheese, crumbled

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Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown (6 minutes). Reduce heat to low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft and caramelized (10-60 minutes).
  2. Use the vinegar to deglaze the pan. Stir in sage and pepper.
  3. Place oven rack in the lowest position; preheat to 450°F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  4. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to the size of the baking sheet. Transfer to the baking sheet. Bake until puffed and lightly crisped on the bottom (8-10 minutes).
  5. Toast walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring, until lightly browned and fragrant (2-3 minutes).
  6. Spread onions on the crust and top with pears, walnuts, and cheese. Bake until the crust is crispy and golden and the cheese is melted (11-13 minutes). Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings per container
Serving size 255 g
Amount per serving
Calories 373
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.2g 16%
Saturated Fat 3.2g 16%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 8.4mg 3%
Sodium 589.9mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 58g 21%
Dietary Fiber 7.27g 26%
Total Sugars 10.2g
Includes 0.3g Added Sugars 1%
Protein 11.1g
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 0%
Calcium 105.5mg 8%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Potassium 374.7mg 8%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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