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Roasted Pears with Feta

By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com

Updated: November 23, 2008

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Feta Pears

Roasted Pears with Feta

Photo © Women's Health Magazine
Nosh on this sweet, gooey, cheesy pear sensation, packed with 10% of the daily dose of calcium, which actually helps you lose weight. With permission from Women's Health Magazine

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 bosc pear
  • 1 1-inch cube feta cheese, crumbled
  • salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Wash, halve, and core pear. Spray each half with cooking spray; place on baking sheet, skin-side down. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove from oven. Allow to cool slightly, and then sprinkle with feta.
Nutrition Information

Makes 1 serving

Per serving:

  • 130 calories
  • 4 g fat (3 g saturated)
  • 191 mg sodium
  • 22 g carbs
  • 4 g fiber
  • 3g protein
Compare this nutrition information to a serving of another snack you might serve at a party like hummus with pita that has much more fat and calories.
  • 259 calories
  • 7g fat (1 g saturated)
  • 559 mg sodium
  • 42 g carbs
  • 5 g fiber
  • l0 g protein
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