Walnut Pear Yam Skillet
Description
Sweet meets savory in this yam and pear side dish.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
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3 1/2 cups (3/4-inch cubes) peeled yam
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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1/4 cup water
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup water
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3/4 cup California walnuts, coarsely chopped and toasted
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1 large firm but ripe red Anjou pear
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
PREPARATION
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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.
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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.
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Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.
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