Walnut Pear Yam Skillet

By California Walnuts
Total Time
1 Hr
Serves
6
Serving Size
2/3 cup
Course
Side

DESCRIPTION

Sweet meets savory in this yam and pear side dish.

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
45 Mins
Total Time
1 Hr
Calories
240
Total Fat
12
Saturated Fat
1
Polyunsaturated Fat
6.951
Monounsaturated Fat
3.339
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
200
Carbohydrates
32
Dietary Fiber
5
Total Sugars
4
Protein
4
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
35
Iron
1
Potassium
830

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.