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Open-Faced Walnut & Pear Sandwich with Blue Cheese
Creamy blue cheese is slathered over toasted rye bread and topped with juicy pear slices, peppery arugula and tangy balsamic glaze to make this open-faced pear sandwich.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 311 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons walnuts
- 4 slices of Rye bread
- 2 tablespoons vegetarian blue cheese
- handful of arugula
- 1 small pear sliced
- 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze or standard balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Toast the walnuts in a dry frying pan over a medium heat, tossing often, until the nuts are golden and fragrant, then allow them to to cool. Transfer the nuts to a small blender or food processor and whiz until fine, or crush them in a mortar and pestle.
- Toast the bread and allow it to cool, then spread it with the blue cheese. Top with arugula and slices of pear. Drizzle with a little balsamic and sprinkle with the walnut dust. Enjoy immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
311kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
485mg
(20%)
Potassium
272mg
(8%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
82IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
101mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 311kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 485mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 272mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 82IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.