Break out of your hum-drum vegetable routine and serve up these sweet and fragrant thyme roasted pears. Thyme roasted pears make a great side dish to so many different meals. If you are plant-based, try them with any vegetable soup, stew or salad. For the meat eaters in your family, you’ll find they go perfectly with almost any kind of roasted meat.
Sweet and fragrant, these roasted pears are simple to bake. I selected fresh Washington Anjou pears, but you can choose any kind of pear you like.
Did you know more organic pears are grown in Washington state in the Leavenworth area than any other part of the nation? Sweet, delicious – local. This is a recipe for a healthy meal.
What you’ll need
3 Anjou or bosc pears Extra virgin olive oil Fine Mediterranean sea salt or kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Fresh thyme
Thyme roasted pears
Break out of your hum-drum vegetable routine and serve up these sweet and fragrant thyme roasted pears.
3 Anjou or Bosc pears (sliced in half lengthwise and cored)
1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1-2 pinches Mediterranean sea salt or kosher salt
1-2 pinches freshly ground black pepper
4-6 sprigs fresh thyme (remove thyme leaves)
Wash and pat dry each pear. Slice each pear in half lengthwise. Using a teaspoon, gently remove the core.
Preheat the oven to 375 F. On a baking sheet, toss each pear – both sides in about 1.5 – 2 tbsp of olive oil. Season with a pinch or two of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Remove the leaves from about 4 – 6 sprigs of fresh thyme. Sprinkle the thyme on the pears. Lay the pears face down and bake in the oven for approximately 20 minutes or until fork tender. Turn the pears over about halfway through the baking time. Serve hot.
Source: northwestspoon.com
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