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Roasted Sweet Potato and Pears

What did the pear say after meditation? “I feel re-peared.” Pear jokes aside, we enjoy sweet meals and snacks with this antioxidant-rich fruit. Try this savory dish of roasted sweet potato and pears!

Servings: 12| Prep/cook time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:
4 large sweet potatoes, sliced
3 medium pears, cored and
cut in ¼-in-thick slices
2 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp. sherry vinegar
2 oz. bleu cheese, crumbled

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine potatoes and pears in ovenproof skillet.
Pour butter over potatoes, sprinkle with thyme leaves, and season with salt and pepper;
toss to combine.
2. Transfer to oven; bake until potatoes are tender, gently stirring once, 25-30 minutes.
3. Remove from oven, drizzle with vinegar and sprinkle with cheese; stir to combine.
Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
4. Serving size: rounded 1/2 cup