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Sautéed Pears with Vanilla Yogurt and Honey Peanuts

• From: USA Pears

Ingredients

• 1 Tbs unsalted butter

• 4 large pears, such as Bosc, Concorde, or Anjou, peeled, cored, and sliced

• 1 Tbs sugar

• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp ground ginger

• 1 Tbs fresh lemon juice

• pinch of fine salt

• 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter

• 1 Tbs honey

• 1 cup low fat vanilla or plain yogurt

• 1/4 cup honey roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Filled with protein, fiber, and calcium, this fresh dish can be enjoyed for breakfast or as a simple dessert.

Directions

• Melt the butter in a large heavy-bottomed sauté pan over medium high heat. Add pears and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until softened. Sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and lemon juice. Season with a pinch of fine salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Keep warm.
• In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, and yogurt; stir until smooth. Set aside.
• To serve, place the pears in a shallow bowl. Top with yogurt mixture. Sprinkle over peanuts. Serve immediately.