Fruity companions

[Guest guest]

I liked this combo and would serve it with a mix of of fluffy brown rice and

black beans.

The pineapple chunks liquid can be used in the mushroom recipe

Barb K.

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Fresh Fruit Kebabs

Ingredients

4 ounces low-fat, sugar-free lemon yogurt

1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon lime zest

4 to 6 pineapple chunks

4 to 6 strawberries

1 kiwi, peeled and diced

1/2 banana, cut into 1/2-inch chunks

4 to 6 red grapes

4 wooden skewers

 

 

 

 

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lime juice and lime zest. Cover and

refrigerate until needed.

 

Thread 1 of each fruit onto the skewer. Repeat with the other skewers until the

fruit is gone. Serve with the lemon lime dip.

 

[about 160 for 2 kebobs]

 

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Tropical Broiled Portobellos

 

Ingredients

a.. 2 extra-large Portobello mushrooms

b.. 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

c.. 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt

d.. 2 cloves garlic, minced

e.. 2 teaspoons olive oil

f.. 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil

g.. 1/4 cup pineapple juice

Directions

1. Preheat broiler. Cut off mushroom stems even with caps; discard stems. Brush

or lightly rinse mushroom caps. Gently pat dry with paper towels. Place

mushrooms, stem sides up, in a small shallow baking pan. Set aside.

 

2. In a small bowl combine the crushed red pepper (if desired), seasoned salt,

and garlic. Sprinkle evenly over mushrooms. Mix oil and pineapple juice, drizzle

evenly over mushrooms.

 

3. Place mushrooms on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 3 to 4 inches

from the heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with basil. Cut

mushrooms in half; serve immediately.

 

4. Makes 4 servings [about 55 calories each]