Baked pears wrapped in bacon and stuffed with goat cheese

Ingredients:

• 12 small pears
• 220 gr. goat cheese
• 1/4 cup mixed chopped herbs, such as parsley, thyme, and chives
• 2 tbsp olive oil + extra for drizzling
• 12 slices bacon, about 220g, halved
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• Arugula or dandelion leaves for serving

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 190°C.
2. In a small bowl, combine goat cheese, herbs, and 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Cut the pears in half and scrape out the seeds and cores.
3. Place about 1 tablespoon of cheese in each pear half. Wrap the pear halves in bacon slices and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle with a little olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Bake the pears until soft and the bacon is crisp, about 25-30 minutes.
4. Place the pears on a plate, drizzle with honey and garnish with arugula.