Post by Loupy on Feb 8, 2011 20:15:53 GMT -7
Fresh fruit kebabs with lemon lime dip
From Dash diet
Dietitian's tip: These kebabs work well with any type of fruit, including more exotic types such as star fruit, kumquats or prickly pears. To prevent fruit from browning, dip in pineapple or orange juice.
By Mayo Clinic staff
Serves 2
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.
Nutritional Analysis
Calories 160
Cholesterol 4 mg
Protein 4 g
Sodium 45 mg
Carbohydrate 36 g
Fiber 4 g
Total fat 1 g
Potassium 516 mg
Saturated fat < 1 g
Calcium 122 mg
Monounsaturated fat trace
© 1998-2009 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.com," "EmbodyHealth," "Reliable tools for healthier lives," "Enhance your life," and the triple-shield Mayo Clinic logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
From Dash diet
Dietitian's tip: These kebabs work well with any type of fruit, including more exotic types such as star fruit, kumquats or prickly pears. To prevent fruit from browning, dip in pineapple or orange juice.
By Mayo Clinic staff
Serves 2
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.
Nutritional Analysis
Calories 160
Cholesterol 4 mg
Protein 4 g
Sodium 45 mg
Carbohydrate 36 g
Fiber 4 g
Total fat 1 g
Potassium 516 mg
Saturated fat < 1 g
Calcium 122 mg
Monounsaturated fat trace
© 1998-2009 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.com," "EmbodyHealth," "Reliable tools for healthier lives," "Enhance your life," and the triple-shield Mayo Clinic logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
