Sautéed Pears with Vanilla Yogurt and Honey Peanuts
Filled with protein, fiber, and calcium, this fresh dish can be enjoyed for breakfast or as a simple dessert.
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
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.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 396
Calories from Fat 136 (34%)
(25%)Total Fat 16g
(25%)Saturated Fat 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
(4%)Cholesterol 11mg
(0%)Sodium 0mg
(0%)Potassium 0mg
Total Carbohydrate 61g
(36%)Dietary Fiber 9g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(16%)Protein 8g
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