Red Wine Poached Pears

Recipe by The Mediterranean Dish · ★ 4.91 (33) · indexed by SeasonSort

• 2 large oranges, in season · cheap now
• 6 ripe but firm small pears in season · cheap now
• 2 cups red wine such as Pinot Noir
• ¼ cup honey
• 3 tablespoons raw sugar,
• 1 cinnamon stick
• ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom

Nutrition as published by The Mediterranean Dish. Cost is an estimate from this week’s regional produce & meat prices plus typical pantry costs. Indexed as factual data — the full method and photos live on The Mediterranean Dish.

• Add a protein: grilled chicken or a fried egg, canned chickpeas or black beans, or crispy tofu.
• Add a veggie: a simple green salad, roasted seasonal vegetables, or steamed greens.
• Add a carb: steamed rice or quinoa, crusty bread, or roasted potatoes.

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