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             PEARS WITH SPICY LIME, CHILE AND PEANUT CHUTNEY

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetarian                       Appetizers

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3                    Bosc pears
   5       ts           Lime juice, fresh, plus zest
                        -from one lime
     1/4   ts           Red pepper -- crushed
   1                    Garlic clove -- minced
   1       t            Soy sauce
     1/2   c            Peanuts -- dry roasted, finely
                        -ground
  12                    Sprigs fresh mint

   Cut each pear lengthwise into quarters. Using a melon
  baller or grapefruit spoon, create a well in the center
  of each quarter. If pears are very small, consider
  using halves instead of quarters.
  
   In a small bowl, prepare chutney by mixing together
  lime juice and zest, red pepper, garlic, soy sauce,
  brown sugar and peanuts. Spoon chutney in hollowed out
  section of pear quarters. Add a sprig of mint for
  garnish. Place on a serving tray. Makes 12 appetizers.
  
   Helpful hint: Chutney can be prepared up to a week in
  advance. To avoid browning, cut pears no earlier than
  a few hours before serving; then sprinkle with lime
  juice.
  
   Per appetizer: 48 cal; 1 g prot; 2 g fat; 8 g carb; 0
  chol; 56 mg sod; 1 g fiber; vegan
  
   Source: Vegetarian Times, DEC 92/MM by DEEANNE
 


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