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Frisee combined with spiced walnuts and pears poached in port make this a terrific light dish for late summer or fall. Ingredients1 tsp (4g) black pepper 1 tsp (4g) cayenne pepper 1 tsp (6g) salt 1/2 cup (120mL) maple syrup 1 cup (120g) walnuts, halved 2 pears, peeled, cored and cut in quarters 3 whole cloves 3 whole peppercorns 2 Tbs (20g) brown sugar 2 cups (480mL) ruby port 8 cups (455g) frisée 3 Tbs (45mL) red wine vinegar 3 Tbs (45mL) extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, chopped Salt and pepper to taste 2 green onions, sliced thin DirectionsIn a medium-size saucepan, combine the peppers and salt with the maple syrup. Over medium heat, simmer for 5 minutes. Add and thoroughly coat the nuts. Transfer the nuts to a wire rack, allowing them to dry individually and drain slightly. In another medium-size saucepan, put the pears, cloves, peppercorns, brown sugar and port. Over medium heat, poach the pears until tender, but not mushy. Remove the pears and set aside at room temperature. Wash and dry frisée. Make dressing with remaining five ingredients. Toss salad. Arrange walnuts and pears on the greens. Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 298
Calories from Fat 82 (27%)
% Daily Value*
15%Total Fat 10g
5%Saturated Fat 0.9g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.3g
0%Cholesterol 0mg
13%Sodium 307mg
10%Potassium 358mg
13%Total Carbohydrate 38g
15%Dietary Fiber 3.8g
Sugars 26g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
7%Protein 3g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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