Tahini and Date Baked Oatmeal with Cardamom Pears

Instructions

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   1. Preheat the oven to 190 °C / 375 °F and lightly grease a medium baking dish.

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   2. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and fine salt.

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   3. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, tahini, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.

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   4. Stir the chopped dates into the wet mixture, then pour everything over the dry ingredients. Mix well and let it stand for 5 minutes so the oats begin to hydrate.

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   5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish and bake for 22 to 25 minutes at 190 °C / 375 °F, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.

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   6. While it bakes, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the pears and ground cardamom, and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring gently, until the pears are tender but still hold their shape.

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   7. Add the sunflower seeds to the same skillet during the last minute to lightly toast them with the pears.

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   8. Remove the baked oatmeal from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Top with the cardamom pears, toasted sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds before serving.

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   9. Serve warm, spooning any juices from the skillet over each portion.