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Balsamic Roasted Pears with Lentils, Blue Cheese & Hazelnuts Serves 4

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Ingredients
  

  • 4 Pcs Medium pears, washed and skin on (Beurre Bosc work well in this dish)
  • 2 Tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Teaspoons Caster sugar
  • 250 Grams Lentils
  • 2 Cups Rocket leaves
  • 80 Grams Hazelnuts (Toasted)

To Serve

  • 1 Tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
  • 200 Grams Blue cheese of your choice (but make it a good one)
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Cut the pears into large slices and place them in a baking dish with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the balsamic vinegar and the sugar.
  • Toss gently to coat. Roast for approximately 20 minutes or until the pears are golden. Set aside to cool.
  • Place the lentils in a large pan of water. Bring to the boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes or until lentils are cooked. Drain and set aside.
  • Place the pears, lentils, rocket and hazelnuts in a large bowl and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with a little olive oil.
  • Crumble the cheese over the top and serve warm.