Best 7 Roasted Sweet Potato Pear And Onion Recipes

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Welcome to a culinary journey where sweet potatoes, pears, and onions come together to create a symphony of flavors in our Roasted Sweet Potato, Pear, and Onion recipe collection. This article presents a delectable array of dishes that showcase the versatility of these humble ingredients. From savory main courses to sweet and tangy salads, each recipe promises a unique taste experience.

Our featured dish, Roasted Sweet Potato, Pear, and Onion with Balsamic Glaze, is a delightful combination of roasted vegetables tossed in a tangy balsamic glaze. The caramelized sweetness of the pears pairs perfectly with the earthy flavors of sweet potatoes and onions, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Served atop a bed of arugula, this dish is a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

For a hearty and satisfying main course, try our Roasted Sweet Potato, Pear, and Onion Stuffed Chicken Breast. Tender chicken breasts are filled with a savory mixture of roasted vegetables, herbs, and spices, then roasted to perfection. Served with a creamy mushroom sauce, this dish is sure to impress even the most discerning diner.

For those seeking a lighter option, our Roasted Sweet Potato, Pear, and Onion Salad is a refreshing and flavorful choice. Crisp roasted vegetables are tossed with mixed greens, crumbled goat cheese, and a tangy vinaigrette, resulting in a salad that is both nutritious and delicious.

And for a sweet treat, our Roasted Sweet Potato, Pear, and Onion Galette is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors. Flaky puff pastry is filled with roasted vegetables and topped with a sweet pear compote, creating a dessert that is both elegant and satisfying.

Whether you're looking for a hearty main course, a refreshing salad, or a sweet treat, our Roasted Sweet Potato, Pear, and Onion recipe collection has something for every taste. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure you won't soon forget!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED SWEET POTATO, PEAR, AND ONION



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Categories     Potato

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ears bartlett pears, about 14 oz, cored and cut into wedges
2 ears small onions (i used one large sweet onion)
2 ears sweet potatoes, about 1 pound, cut into 1/2 inch think half moons
6 sprigs thyme
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

Steps:

  • 1. heat oven to 425. On large rimmed baking sheet, toss pears, onions, sweet potatoes, and thyme with olive oil and 1 teaspoon, each salt and pepper. roast until gold brown and tender, 35-45 minutes.

MASHED SWEET POTATOES AND PEARS



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This busy diva does not have time for a complicated side dish -- so out of my kitchen came these mashed sweet potatoes and pears. I may never make sweet potatoes any other way ever again.

Provided by Chardonnay Queen

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pears, peeled and sliced
½ cup dry white wine
¼ cup water
3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup evaporated milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place the pears, wine, and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Turn heat to medium-low and simmer until pears are soft, about 5-10 minutes. Remove pears from wine and reserve.
  • Place the sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to potatoes to steam dry for a minute or two.
  • Stir the reserved pears, evaporated milk, vanilla, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg into the sweet potatoes and mash until smooth. Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 112.1 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

MASHED SWEET POTATOES AND PEARS



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Categories     Food Processor     Mixer     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Pear     Sweet Potato/Yam     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
4 large firm but ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/3 inch-thick slices
3/4 cup (or more) pear nectar
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon (generous) ground cardamom

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 13 x 9 x 2 - inch glass baking dish. Pierce potatoes in several places with fork. Place on baking sheet; bake until very tender when pierced with knife, about 1 hour. Remove from oven. Reduce temperature to 350°F.
  • Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pears; sautée until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add 3/4 cup nectar; bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until pears are very tender, adding more nectar if mixture sticks to skillet and stirring often, about 4 minutes. Transfer to processor and puree.
  • Peel sweet potatoes; place in large bowl of electric mixer. Add 4 tablespoons butter; beat until smooth. Mix in pear puree, sugar, cinnamon and cardamom. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to prepared dish (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Bake potatoes uncovered until just heated through, about 20 minutes.

ROASTED SWEET POTATO AND ONION SALAD



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My family's love of potato salad and sweet potatoes led to this combination recipe that I serve on holidays. The maple syrup in the vinaigrette lends a pleasant hint of sweetness. -Susan Jordan, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large onion, cut into eight wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon minced chives
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh marjoram
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes, onion, oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° for 35-40 minutes or until potatoes are tender., In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Drizzle over potato mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND ONIONS



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Bring out the natural fabulous flavor of sweet potatoes by tossing them with brown sugar and crunchy pecans.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
2 medium onions, cut into eighths
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1 teaspoon dried sage leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°. Place sweet potatoes and onions in roasting pan or rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Drizzle with butter; toss to coat.
  • Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once, until almost tender. Stir in brown sugar, pecans and sage. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until coated and tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 30 mg

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES & ONIONS



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This delicious side dish is packed with nutrition. Sweet potatoes, onions and almonds are powerhouses of antioxidants and other nutrients -- in fact, almonds are among the most nutrient-dense foods, containing high concentrations of vitamins and minerals per calorie. Plus, olive oil and almonds contain monounsaturated fat -- the good type.

Provided by Jean Carper

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch chunks
2 medium Vidalia or other sweet onions, cut in 1-inch chunks
3 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup amaretto liqueur
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Toss first 6 ingredients in a shallow medium-sized baking dish.
  • Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 20 minutes more. Sprinkle with almonds

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 14.6 mg, Sugar 20 g

ROAST PORK WITH APPLES AND SWEET POTATOES



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Apples and pork always pair well. The addition of sweet potatoes makes this main dish even more pleasing!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 medium red cooking apples, sliced (about 2 cups)
2 medium dark-orange sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 pork tenderloins (1 lb each)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. In medium bowl, mix brown sugar, butter, vinegar, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture. Add apples, sweet potatoes and onion to remaining butter mixture; toss to coat. Arrange apple mixture in roasting pan or 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, brush pork with reserved butter mixture. Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Cook pork in skillet about 3 minutes, turning to brown all sides evenly.
  • Place pork on apple mixture. Bake uncovered 30 to 40 minutes or until pork has slight blush of pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose sweet potatoes that are firm and free of blemishes. Look for ones that are about the same size so they cook evenly.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the sweet potatoes into even-sized pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting. This will help them get crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
  • Roast the sweet potatoes at a high temperature (425 degrees F) for about 20 minutes, or until they are tender. Keep an eye on them so they don't burn.
  • Add the pears and onions to the sweet potatoes during the last 10 minutes of roasting. This will allow them to soften without getting mushy.
  • Serve the roasted sweet potatoes, pears, and onions immediately. They can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course.

Conclusion:

This roasted sweet potato, pear, and onion recipe is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet potatoes, pears, and onions is a classic, and the roasting process brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetables. This dish is also very easy to make, and it can be prepared in under an hour. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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