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21 Simple, Quick, & Easy Meals
All tagged Pear
This Chopped Kale Salad with Creamy Goat Cheese, Apple, and Pumpkin Seeds is both beautiful and so quick and easy to make. If you don’t eat a lot of salad, a solution is to chop the salad greens into very small pieces- the greens become more tender and you get to savor the salad toppings (sweet apple, pear, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and creamy goat cheese) with every bite!
I love a Pear and Almond Tart for dessert, but it’s not an everyday indulgence. So, to enjoy one of my favorite desserts, I made a smoothie version that I can enjoy as breakfast, as a light and simple dessert on a weekday evening, or as an afternoon pick-me-up! It comes together in less than 5 minutes, and is incredible for digestion, as well as for keeping energy levels up and stable 😊
Serves: 1
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
What (your ingredients):
1 Bartlett pear, core and stem removed
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 cup oat milk
1 pitted date
How (your directions):
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend on high for 30 seconds.
Enjoy immediately!
Or pour into an ice-cube tray, freeze, and blend with water or oat milk when ready to drink.
Why (the science): Pears are incredible for digestion! If you’re suffering from constipation, the fiber in pears promotes regularity and healthy digestion 😊
Creamy Buckwheat Porridge is a no-fuss, gluten-free breakfast made quickly in a blender. Think of it as an exciting alternative to overnight oats! Simply soak the buckwheat to soften this pseudocereal, then blend with oatmeal and chia seeds. Creamy Buckwheat Porridge is a great meal prep breakfast, too- just fill a few glass jars, top with your favorite fruits and nuts, and grab-and-go. Buckwheat helps prevent blood sugar spikes, so you won’t feel an energy crash after this naturally sweet breakfast.
Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes (then allow to soak 4 hours or overnight)
Cooking time: 0 minutes
What (your ingredients):
1 cup buckwheat groats, soaked 4 hours or overnight in water
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 pear, roughly chopped
1 ½ cups oat milk
1 tablespoon chia seeds
Toppings: sliced kiwi, blackberries, sliced almonds, or any fruit and nut of choice
How (your directions):
Begin by submerging and soaking 1 cup of buckwheat groats in water for 4 hours or overnight.
Once soaked, drain and rinse buckwheat.
Add buckwheat, cinnamon, pear, oat milk, and chia seeds to a blender.
Blend on high for 60 seconds until smooth.
Spoon smooth porridge into 4 glass jars, then top with your favorite fruit, nuts, and seeds.
Enjoy immediately or refrigerate and enjoy throughout the week.
Why (the science): Buckwheat contains the antioxidant, rutin, which helps reduce inflammation and lower blood pressure.
There’s a reason pear and blue cheese salads are a classic- these salads are rich flavor while incredibly easy to make. In fact, in 5 minutes (or less, if you are a quick pear slicer!), you can create this Pear and Gorgonzola Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette. This special salad is rich in heart-healthy omega-3’s and antioxidants. Of course, the recipe can be extended for however many family members or guests you may be entertaining. An elegant dish that any salad-hater will love 😊
Serves: 1
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
What (your ingredients):
Dijon Vinaigrette
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
Pinch of salt and pepper
½ cup olive oil
Pear and Gorgonzola Salad
2 handfuls spinach
½ ounce walnuts
½ pear, sliced paper thin
1-inch cube gorgonzola blue cheese, crumbled
Drizzle of Dijon Vinaigrette
How (your directions):
Prepare the Dijon Vinaigrette by whisking all ingredients together. Vinaigrette can be stored in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for future use.
To prepare salad, place a few handfuls of spinach onto a plate. Then place sliced pears onto spinach a drizzle with Dijon Vinaigrette.
Sprinkle salad with walnut pieces and gorgonzola crumbles.
Enjoy immediately!
Why (the science): Pears are rich in flavanols, which have been shown to play an important role in improving insulin sensitivity (which means your insulin is more controlled)!
