HONEY-GLAZED ALMOND PEARS
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Add the margarine, vanilla, and toasted almonds after the skillet is off the heat to avoid scorching.

3 tbsp. sliced almonds
2 tbsp. honey
2 large ripe pears, cut in half lengthwise and cored
1 tbsp. light stick margarine
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add almonds and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Remove almonds from skillet.

Reduce heat to medium-low and add honey to skillet. Arrange pear halves, cut sides down, on top of honey; cook, uncovered, 6 minutes or until pears are just tender. Remove skillet from heat and place pears, cut sides up on dessert plates.

Stir margarine and vanilla into pan drippings until well blended. Stir in almonds; spoon equal amounts over each pear half. Serve warm. Makes 4 servings.

Calories 140, 5 g total fat, (1 g. sat. fat.), 0 mg chol., 18 mg sodium, 25 g. carbs, 3 g. fiber, 2 g. protein. Plus you get dessert and a serving of fruit at one time.

Source: Diabetic recipes 2003 Better Homes and Gardens (Diabetic recipes are another source for healthy recipes.)