Grilled Fruit Kebabs
Serves 6
Ingredients
• 12 skewers
• 4 cups assorted cubed fruit
• 1 Tablespoon canola oil
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
1. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-hot.
2. Thread fruit cubes evenly onto the skewers, alternating the fruit varieties.
3. In a small bowl, mix together honey, vanilla extract and ground cinnamon.
4. Lightly brush the kebobs with oil and place on the grill. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side, basting with the honey mixture until you see grill marks. Remove from grill and brush with any remaining honey. Serve warm.
Tips
• Some of the best fruits for grilling include pineapple, peaches, plums, apricots, and watermelon.
• If using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them for at least 2 hours before grilling.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 2 kebabs
Calories: 89 | Total fat: 2g | Saturated fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1mg | Carbohydrates: 18g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Protein: 1g | Potassium: 142mg | Phosphorus: 13mg
Recipe from: http://www.eatright.org/resource/food/planning-and-prep/recipes/grilled-fruit-kebabs-recipe
Watermelon Pizza
Serves 6
Ingredients
• 1 inch thick round slice of watermelon
• 1 banana, sliced
• 1 peach, thin wedges
• ½ cup berries, halved
• 2 Tablespoon honey
Instructions
1. Lay watermelon slice flat and slice into 6 pieces (slice like a pizza)
2. Decorate watermelon with bananas, peaches, and berries
3. Drizzle honey over top, and enjoy!
Tips
• Add more fruit, such as blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, or kiwi!
• Add Greek yogurt before putting fruit on top
• Add nuts for some crunch
• Add mint for a refreshing, cool flavor
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 slice
Calories: 81 | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Dietary Fiber: 2g | Total Sugars: 17g | Added Sugars: 5g | Total Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 246mg
Watch us make Watermelon Pizza in this Make Food, Eat! Video.
