Elevate your lunch game with this elegant and easy-to-make Seckel Pear Open-Faced Sandwich with Bleu Cheese and Walnuts, perfectly portioned for one. Featuring the natural sweetness of a ripe Seckel pear paired with the bold, creamy tang of bleu cheese, this gourmet toast is balanced by the crunch of toasted walnuts and the peppery bite of fresh arugula. A drizzle of honey adds just the right amount of sweetness, while the artisan bread—golden and crispy from a light olive oil brushing—serves as the perfect base for these sophisticated flavors. Ready in just 10 minutes, this delightful open-faced sandwich is ideal for a quick yet indulgent solo meal.
1. Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
2. Lightly brush both sides of the slice of artisan bread with olive oil. Toast the bread in the skillet for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and slightly crispy. Set aside.
3. Rinse the Seckel pear and pat it dry. Slice it thinly, discarding the core and seeds.
4. Spread the bleu cheese evenly over the toasted slice of bread.
5. Arrange the Seckel pear slices on top of the bleu cheese.
6. Sprinkle the walnuts evenly over the pears.
7. Drizzle honey over the sandwich for a touch of sweetness.
8. Add a small handful of arugula on top for a pop of freshness.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy your Seckel Pear Open-Faced Sandwich with Bleu Cheese and Walnuts.
Calories |
376 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 17.5 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 457 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 281 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.