Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Grilled Fruit Kebabs

(makes 8 servings)

Weight Loss Recipes : Grilled Fruit KebabsIngredients:

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil


  • 2 tbsp brown sugar


  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice


  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon


  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint


  • 2 apples, cored and cut into 1 inch pieces


  • 2 bananas, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces


  • 2 peaches, pitted and cut into 1 inch pieces


  • 4 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced into 1 inch thick sections


  • 4 1 inch slices fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1 inch pieces (or 1 can pineapple chunks)


  • 16 strawberries, washed and hulled


Preparation:

  • Prepare grill.


  • Combine vegetable oil, brown sugar, lime juice, cinnamon and mint in a small-size bowl. Mix until sugar is dissolved.


  • If using wooden skewers, soak in water for about 10 minutes to prevent from scorching. Alternate fruit pieces and thread onto skewers.


  • Brush kebabs with the sugar mixture then place on grill.


  • Grill kebabs for about 6 to 8 minutes, turning frequently until fruit starts to brown and is heated through.


Make 8 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving(⅛ of recipe (220 g)): 162 Calories, 1 g Protein, 33 g carbohydrates, 5 g Dietary Fiber, 4 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 5 mg sodium

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