Pear Chutney Bruschetta with Pecans and Blue Cheese

Chutney is a condiment that originated in India and is typically made with a combination of fruits, spices, and vinegar. It adds a burst of flavor to various dishes.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Pear Chutney Bruschetta with Pecans and Blue Cheese

Cooking Method: Sautéing, Toasting Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Pears
• 1 small Red Onion
• 2 tablespoon Brown Sugar
• 2 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
• ¹⁄₄ cup Pecans
• ¹⁄₂ cup Blue Cheese
• 8 slices Baguette
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, combine pears, red onion, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and ginger. Cook over medium heat until pears are tender and mixture thickens, about 15 minutes.
2. In a separate pan, toast pecans over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush baguette slices with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toast in the oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
4. Spread the pear chutney on each toasted baguette slice. Top with crumbled blue cheese and toasted pecans.
5. Serve as an appetizer or snack.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 15g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.