Roasted Pear & Coconut-Bacon Flatbreads
with Herbed Cashew Cheese
It's no wonder bacon is so well-loved and often missed by many vegans and vegetarians; it's salty, crispy, and smoky, with a touch of sweetness. We cook large flakes of toasted coconut with maple syrup, tamari, and liquid smoke for a satisfying, crunchy plant-based "bacon" topping on elegant flatbreads.
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 Bartlett pear, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 2 tsp low-sodium tamari
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp liquid smoke (divided)
- 1/2 cup toasted coconut
- 2 flatbreads
- 1 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 2 oz Treeline® Dairy-Free Herb Garlic Cheese
- 2 oz baby arugula
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- 5 tsp olive oil*
- Salt*
- Pepper*
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INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine pear, 2 tsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper on one side of foil-lined baking sheet and toss. Add walnuts to other side of sheet and roast until pears are soft and beginning to brown and nuts are golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. (4-servings: use 4 tsp olive oil)
Whisk together tamari, maple, just ¼ tsp liquid smoke, and a pinch of pepper in small bowl. (4-servings: use ½ tsp liquid smoke) (TIP: Keep remaining liquid smoke for your own use.)
Combine syrup mixture and coconut in small nonstick skillet over low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly charred, 5 to 7 minutes.
Place flatbreads directly on oven rack and bake until slightly crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Combine garlic, herb garlic cheese, and 1 tbsp olive oil in medium bowl and mix until smooth. (4-servings: use 2 tbsp olive oil)
Spread herbed cashew cheese on toasted flatbreads and top with roasted pears and coconut-bacon. Cut flatbreads into quarters and top with arugula. Drizzle with as much balsamic glaze as you’d like and sprinkle with walnuts. Dig in!
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