1eachCooking sprayas needed for coating baking sheet
1eachPearBartlett
1tspOlive oilextra virgin
1/8tspBlack pepper
1/8tspKosher salt
1/3cupSesame Tahini
2 tbsp tbspJuice, lemon, fresh pressed
1eaGarlic clove, peeled, freshminced
2tbspOlive oilextra virgin
2tbspWater
1tspKosher salt
1/2tspOregano, dried
1/2eaAvocado, quartered
1/4cupPomegranate seeds
1/4cupOrange, fresh, peeled, sectionscut into 1" cubes
1tspMint, freshchopped
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Instructions
Prepare quinoa according to recipe instructions. Set aside and let cool.
To make pistachio gremolata, preheat oven to 350F degrees. Place the pistachios onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Toast pistachios for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely at room temperature. Finely chop pistachios. Add all ingredients into bowl and mix well.
Preheat the oven to 425F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Cut pear into 1/8" wedges. Toss with oil, salt, and pepper. Spread out pears in single layer on baking sheets. careful not to over crowd. Roast until fork tender and golden brown, approximately 15 minutes. Let cool.
To make lemon tahini dressing, combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
Assemble dish with 1/2 cup quinoa, 1/4 cup pears, 1/4 cup avocado, 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds, 1/4 cup orange sections, top with 2 tbsp pistachio gremolata, and 3 tbsp lemon tahini dressing. Garnish with mint.