Banana-pineapple Kabobsgrill, vegetarian 1 each whole vanilla bean 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon margarine, optional 1 pinch salt, optional 4 each bananas 1/2 small pineapple Slit vanilla bean lengthwise & scrape out sticky black seeds. Place seeds & pod in small heavy bottomed pot along with remaining ingredients except fruit. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat & simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir till sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat. If glaze hardens, reheat before using. Prepare grill. Peel bananas; peel & core pineapple. Cut into bite-sized pieces. Alternate bananas & pineapple on skewers. Place skewers on hot grill & cook 5 to 10 minutes, turning once. When hot, baste with glaze, two or three times. Turn & baste again. PER SERVING: 139 Cal.; 0.8g Prot.; 0.4g Fat; 33g Carb.; 0 Chol.; 6mg Sod.; 2g Fiber. "Vegetarian Times" July, 1993 |
