Per serving: 341 calories; 16 g fat (2 g sat, 9 g mono); 45 mg cholesterol; 23 g carbohydrate; 31 g protein; 6 g fiber; 290 mg sodium; 556 mg potassium. Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (100% daily value), Vitamin A (50% dv), Folate & Potassium (16% dv).Note: Often a blend of cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, star anise and Szechuan peppercorns, five-spice powder was originally considered a cure-all miracle blend encompassing the five elements (sour, bitter, sweet, pungent, salty).
Rustic Pear Tart
Yield: 2 servings
Active Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 1/4 hours
Ease of preparation: Moderate
Who says you can't have your tart and eat it, too? This deceptively simple fall dessert is made for special celebrations. Look for a fragrant pear that's nonetheless firm to the touch.
1 large ripe but firm pear, peeled and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon plus 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, divided, plus additional for dusting
2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter
2 tablespoons walnut oil or canola oil
1-2 tablespoons cold water
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