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Threading fruit on skewers is a fun way to get kids to help in the kitchen. A balsamic-honey glaze makes this a delicious side dish or dessert.
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Grilled Fruit Kebabs with Balsamic Drizzle
Threading fruit on skewers is a fun way to get kids to help in the kitchen. A balsamic-honey glaze makes this a delicious side dish or dessert.
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Servings:
4
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Serving Size :
2 kebabs per serving
Ingredients
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1 pound strawberries -
2 cups pineapple chunks -
2 cups watermelon chunks -
2 bananas -
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar -
1 tablespoon canola oil OR -
1 tablespoon corn oil -
2 teaspoons honey
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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Soak eight 9- to 12-inch wooden skewers for at least 10 minutes in cold water to keep them from charring, or use metal skewers. Set aside. -
Preheat the grill on medium high. -
Thread the fruit onto the 8 skewers in this order: strawberry, pineapple, watermelon, banana, strawberry, pineapple, watermelon, and banana. Transfer the skewers to a platter or baking sheet. -
In a small bowl, using a fork, whisk together the vinegar, oil, and honey. Using a basting brush, brush about half the vinegar mixture over the fruit to glaze it. -
Grill the kebabs for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the fruit is caramelized, turning the kebabs several times and basting with the remaining vinegar mixture.
Tip: Choose a firm watermelon that is heavy for its size, with no bruises. cuts, or dents. It should have a yellow spot on it, called the "ground spot."
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Fruit Kebabs with Balsamic Drizzle
Calories
Protein
FiberNutrition Facts
| Calories | 201 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 4.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Sodium | 5 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g | |
| Sugars | 30 g | |
| Protein | 2 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
3 fruit, 1 fat
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Servings:
4
-
Serving Size :
2 kebabs per serving
Ingredients
-
1 pound strawberries -
2 cups pineapple chunks -
2 cups watermelon chunks -
2 bananas -
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar -
1 tablespoon canola oil OR -
1 tablespoon corn oil -
2 teaspoons honey
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
-
Soak eight 9- to 12-inch wooden skewers for at least 10 minutes in cold water to keep them from charring, or use metal skewers. Set aside. -
Preheat the grill on medium high. -
Thread the fruit onto the 8 skewers in this order: strawberry, pineapple, watermelon, banana, strawberry, pineapple, watermelon, and banana. Transfer the skewers to a platter or baking sheet. -
In a small bowl, using a fork, whisk together the vinegar, oil, and honey. Using a basting brush, brush about half the vinegar mixture over the fruit to glaze it. -
Grill the kebabs for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the fruit is caramelized, turning the kebabs several times and basting with the remaining vinegar mixture.
Tip: Choose a firm watermelon that is heavy for its size, with no bruises. cuts, or dents. It should have a yellow spot on it, called the "ground spot."