Sautéed Pears with Vanilla Yogurt and Honey Peanuts

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 4 large USA Pears, such as Bosc or Anjou, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Pinch of fine salt
• ¼ cup smooth peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 cup low fat vanilla or plain yogurt
• ¼ cup honey roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped

DIRECTIONS

1. Melt butter in a large heavy-bottomed sauté pan over medium high heat.
2. 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.
3. In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, and yogurt; stir until smooth. Set aside.
4. To serve, place the pears in a shallow bowl. Top with yogurt mixture. Sprinkle with peanuts. Serve immediately.