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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Appetizers
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 Bosc pears
5 ts Lime juice, fresh, plus zest
-from one lime
1/4 ts Red pepper -- crushed
1 Garlic clove -- minced
1 t Soy sauce
1/2 c Peanuts -- dry roasted, finely
-ground
12 Sprigs fresh mint
Cut each pear lengthwise into quarters. Using a melon
baller or grapefruit spoon, create a well in the center
of each quarter. If pears are very small, consider
using halves instead of quarters.
In a small bowl, prepare chutney by mixing together
lime juice and zest, red pepper, garlic, soy sauce,
brown sugar and peanuts. Spoon chutney in hollowed out
section of pear quarters. Add a sprig of mint for
garnish. Place on a serving tray. Makes 12 appetizers.
Helpful hint: Chutney can be prepared up to a week in
advance. To avoid browning, cut pears no earlier than
a few hours before serving; then sprinkle with lime
juice.
Per appetizer: 48 cal; 1 g prot; 2 g fat; 8 g carb; 0
chol; 56 mg sod; 1 g fiber; vegan
