Pear and Feta Bites

Name: Pear and Feta Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 to 12 servings as an hors d'oeuvre
Ingredients: 3 medium heads endive; 3/4 cup small-dice feta cheese; 2 cups small-dice pear; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper

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8 to 12 servings as an hors d'oeuvre Easy

Total: 15 mins Active: 15 mins

6 Ratings

Ingredients (8)

3 medium heads endive
3/4 cup small-dice feta cheese
2 cups small-dice pear
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

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Nutritional Information

Calories61
Fat3.83g
Saturated fat1.88g
Trans fat
Carbs5.6g
Fiber1.46g
Sugar3.21g
Protein1.88g
Cholesterol10.01mg
Sodium133.9mg
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In this refreshing and unexpected cocktail-party appetizer, elegantly concave leaves of Belgian endive become easy-to-pick-up vessels for a delicious mixture of diced feta and pear, seasoned with lemon juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper. It’s easy, healthy, and sets your guests up for the meal (or more substantial appetizers) to come.

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Instructions

1Trim the ends off the heads of endive and remove the leaves (you will need 30 to 40 leaves); set aside.
2Gently toss the feta, pear, lemon juice, olive oil, and coriander in a medium bowl until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat well.
3Place 1 tablespoon of the cheese-pear mixture in each endive leaf and serve immediately.

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