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Sweet Pear Roasted Asparagus

Sweet meets bitter with this deliciously festive Sweet Pear Roasted Asparagus. Consider making this as a nutrient-rich side dish for any occasion.
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American, vegan
Keyword asparagus, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, lentils, salad, Vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 308kcal
Author Happy as a Yam Recipes
Cost 7$

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch of (preferably) wild asparagus, washed and ends removed
  • 2 Bartlett pears washed, cored and sliced ½ inch thick
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup Balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup sugar of choice
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ cup cooked lentils brown or green optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Meanwhile, heat balsamic vinegar and sugar in a small pot or saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low heat and let simmer, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from stove when the vinegar thickens and is reduced to about 1/4 cup (about 15 minutes). It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • Lay out asparagus and sliced pears on the cookie sheet and drizzle your olive oil. Sprinkle your salt. Mix well to make sure that pears and asparagus are well coated with the olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle lentils and scoop up juices from your baking sheet and drizzle them over your asparagus along with the balsamic reduction. Serve