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Savory Roasted Pears & Onions with Halloumi

Fresh pears are roasted until caramelized with red onions, then served with creamy halloumi cheese. A fabulous fall and winter side dish.
Author: Amanda Paa
Yield: 5 servings
Prep Time :10 minutes
Cook Time :45 minutes
Total Time :55 minutes

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 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 6 ounces halloumi cheese, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
  • 1/4 cup toasted pepita seeds

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 340 degrees F. 
  • Take pear halves and cut vertically into quarters. If they are quite large, halve again vertically. Place in a 9x13 baking pan, along with the wedges of red onion. Add thyme, and sprinkle salt over everything. Pour olive oil and maple syrup over everything, and gently toss with hands to coat all. 
  • 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. 
  • 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. 
  • Add halloumi to pan and toss with other ingredients. Empty onto a serving plate, and toss with toasted pepita seeds. Serve. 
  • Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.