Free SV Reports!

Vegetarian Nutrition

10 Tips for Going Veg

Eat Beans Without Gas

Veg Social Etiquette

Veg Non-Veg Together

Savvy Veg Fans

"I am awed by the variety of information, recipes, tips etc. I am and will remain a regular visitor :)" - Steph S.

"Thanks for providing the healthiest of the vegetarian recipe options out there, & for choosing recipes that celebrate whole foods!" - Trish R.

"Your website is really cool. The articles are fantastic and the recipes are varied and not difficult. I can't wait to tell my friends about this site!" - Kathy C.

"Your site is quite wonderful. Thank you for helping us live in a sustainable, ethical and healthful way for all living things" - Erin L.

"I just found your website and love that many of the recipes are vegan! Thank you thank you! Love it! So stoked to find you." - Elaine E.

"Thank you for the great advice ... I'm sure your web site will answer all my questions. I'm very happy I found your web site ... thanks again" - Gailey M.

More Testimonials

Poached Pears With Cranberries

Easy, Healthy, Low Fat, Low Carb, But Festive Holiday Dessert Recipe

We came up with this poached pear recipe when we needed a low carb, low fat, healthy but sweet and festive dessert recipe.

Poached pears are simple and easy to make, with any kind of firm, ripe pears. We used Bosc pears, which are one of the sweetest.

Poached pears are a perfect fit with our Thanksgiving Lite Menu

Total prep & cook time: 20 min

8 Servings

Nutrition Data Per Serving: 105 calories, 28 g carbohydrate, 0 g fat, 3 mg sodium, 2 g dietary fiber, 0 g protein, 27% RDV Vit C. Estimated glycemic load: 8. Very low in saturated fat, sodium & cholesterol, good source of dietary fiber, very good source of Vit. C

Ingredients:

4 large Bosc or other sweet, firm, ripe pears
1 cups unsweetened white grape or pear juice
1 cups water
Optional: Use 100% water to reduce sweetness and calories
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup sweetened (or unsweetened) dried cranberries
1/2 cinnamon stick
6 whole dried cloves
4 whole green cardamom pods

Directions:

1. Peel, quarter, and core the pears
2. Arrange pear quarters in a single layer in a wide pan (sauté pan works well)
3. Add the whole spices and cranberries
4. Pour over the fruit juice, water and lemon juice
5. Bring to a simmer (not a boil), reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 - 15 minutes, until just tender
6. Remove from heat and allow to cool
7. Pick out the whole spices before serving, using a small spoon or rubber spatula
8. Serve in the poaching liquid

8 Servings Poached Pears: Reduce the calories and sweetness by using water instead of all or part of the fruit juice, and unsweetened dried cranberries.

Your comments & questions help improve our recipes, so don't be shy! Contact Us