Sweet Potato Skillet with Walnuts and Pears

Here's a comforting meal, perfect for those chilly times. Tender sweet potatoes, pears and crunchy nuts come together to make a simple, delicious and healthy dish!
You can serve this recipe as a main course or with quinoa and grilled chickpeas, it is excellent with tempeh too. Treat your taste buds!
Sweet Potato Skillet with Walnuts and Pears
Makes 4 servings
Preparation time: 45 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 1/2 cups peeled sweet potatoes in 2 cm cubes
- 1/2 cup chopped Spanish onion (or red for added color!)
- 1/4 cup of water
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup of water
- 1 cup of organic walnuts from europe coarsely chopped and toasted
- 1 large, firm but ripe pear (Anjou or Bosc are my favorite!)
- 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
PREPARATION
- Heat oil in a very large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sweet potato cubes and onion and cook 15 minutes to lightly brown, stirring occasionally.
- Add water, basil and pepper; cover and cook over low heat for 10 more minutes or until onion is very tender.
- Remove the lid and stir in the walnuts and pear; cook another 5 minutes or until pear is heated through and tender.
- Stir in the vinegar and season with a pinch of sea salt if desired.
- Garnish with fresh basil.
Bon appétit!
Caroline
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