Honey Baked Pears with Grape Quinoa Stuffing

November 19, 2013

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I don't know why, but the idea of baking fruit always intimidates me. I don't really have a reason. People bake fruit all the time. Into pies, pastries, casseroles and other savory dishes. It still makes me nervous every time I tackle it. Today I decided to face my fears head-on. I decided to construct a doozie of a baked pear, stuffed with quinoa, grapes, gorgonzola cheese and honey-roasted peanuts. Sounds like a lot going on, I know, but trust me the sweetness of the honey mixed wit

1 pear halved and carved into 2 "boats"
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup of quinoa
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1 cup of halved red, seedless grapes
1/2 cup of gorgonzola crumbles (feel free to use another blue cheese if that's all you have)
1 tbsp honey
1/4 cup of honey roasted peanuts (as garnish)

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees After you have carved the centers of the pear halves out toss them in the olive oil in a small baking dish and set aside Add the quinoa, orange juice and water to a small...
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Nutritions

Calories
543

Sodium
217mg
9% DV

Fat
31g
49% DV

Protein
17g
35% DV

Carbs
49g
16% DV

Fiber
7g
29% DV