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Savory Roasted Pears and Red Onions with Halloumi Cheese

This simple side dish marries sweet Bosc and Anjou pears, onion and thyme with creamy brined halloumi cheese, making for a delectable combination of salty and sweet. Recipe by Amanda Paa (Heartbeet Kitchen).

Featuring USA Pears

Ingredients

3	medium sized green Anjou or Bosc pears, cut in half vertically, seeds removed
1	medium red onion, cut in wedges
4	sprigs fresh thyme
1/4 tsp	fine sea salt
3 tbsp	olive oil
1- 1/2 tbsp	maple syrup
6 ounces	halloumi cheese, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
1/4 cup	toasted pepita seeds

Step 1
Preheat oven to 170°C. Take pear halves and cut vertically into quarters. If they are quite large, halve again vertically. Place in a baking pan, along with the wedges of red onion.
Step 2
Add thyme, and sprinkle salt over everything. Pour olive oil and maple syrup over everything, and gently toss with hands to coat all.
Step 3
Bake for 25 minutes, then turn ingredients over. Bake for another 20 minutes, until ingredients are browned and caramelized. Remove from oven, and discard thyme sprigs.
Step 4
Heat a non-stick skillet to medium high. Add slices of halloumi and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, until browned and soft.
Step 5
Add halloumi to pan and toss with other ingredients. Empty onto a serving plate and toss with toasted pepita seeds. Serve.

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Savory Roasted Pears and Red Onions with Halloumi Cheese

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