Walnut Pear Yam Skillet

Walnut Pear Yam Skillet

DESCRIPTION

Sweet meets savory in this yam and pear side dish.

Total Time
1 Hr
Serves
6
Serving Size
2/3 cup
Course

Total Time

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
45 Mins
Total Time
1 Hr

Nutrition

Calories
240 cal
Total Fat
12 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
6.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat
3.339 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
200 mg
Carbohydrates
32 g
Dietary Fiber
5 g
Total Sugars
4 g
Protein
4 g
Vitamin D
0 mcg
Calcium
35 mg
Iron
1 mg
Potassium
830 mg

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil

  • 3 1/2 cups (3/4-inch cubes) peeled yam

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion

  • 1/4 cup water

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 cup water

  • 3/4 cup California walnuts, coarsely chopped and toasted

  • 1 large firm but ripe red Anjou pear

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Preparation

  1. Heat oil in a very large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add yam and onion and cook for 15 minutes to lightly brown, stirring occasionally. Add water, basil and salt; cover and cook over low heat for 10 minutes more or until onion is very soft.

  2. Remove cover and stir in walnuts and pear; cook for 5 minutes more or until pear is heated through and soft. Stir in vinegar and season with pepper.

  3. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.