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Pear & Blue Cheese Flatbread

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  • Servings:

    6 (251 g) as an appetizer

  • Prep Time:

    20 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    60 minutes

Ingredients

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.
2 tsp. olive oil
3 cup onions, sliced
2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
2 tsp. chopped fresh sage
Pepper to taste
20 oz. whole-wheat pizza dough
1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
2 ripe pears, sliced
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
Pear & Blue Cheese Flatbread

Directions

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 degrees 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

Nutritional Facts
Servings 6 (251 g)
Base Nutrients
Calories 371 kcal (19%)
Calories from Fat 110 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 12 g (19%)
Saturated Fat 3 g (16%)
Cholesterol 8 mg (3%)
Sodium 590 mg (25%)
Total Carbohydrates 58 g (19%)
Dietary Fiber 7 g (29%)
Protein 11 g (19%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C 9 mg (9%)
Minerals
Calcium 108 mg (8%)
Iron 2 mg (10%)
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