Hawaiian Fruit Kabobs Recipes

HAWAIIAN KABOBS

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice. Place pineapple chunks and vegetables in a large bowl; set aside. , In a small saucepan, combine reserved pineapple juice with the soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Pour over vegetable mixture; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally. , Remove pineapple and vegetables from marinade and reserve marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the pineapple, green pepper, onion if desired, mushrooms and tomatoes. , Grill kabobs for 20 minutes or until soft, turning and basting with marinade frequently. Serve with rice if desired.

HAWAIIAN FRUIT KABOBS

Steps:

• Drain pineapple; combine pineapple juice with wine, lemon juice, oil, honey, and garlic.
• Cut the yams into 2-inch chunks and the bananas in 1-inch thick slices. Add yams, bananas, and onions to marinade. Let stand in refrigerator overnight, or for at least 2 hours at room temperature. Turn several times; drain, reserving marinade.
• Alternately thread pineapple, yam, banana, and an onion, then repeat, ending with a cube of pineapple, on 12 skewers. Grill 5 inches above heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning skewers to brown all sides, brushing with marinade as you turn. Serves 12.
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HAWAIIAN FRUIT KABOBS

Steps:

• Combine reserved pineapple juice, mint leaves, and lemon juice. Cut peeled banana and papaya into 1-inch chunks. Marinate fruit in juice for 5 or more minutes. Alternate fruit on cocktail skewers. Serve chilled. Editor's Extra: Okay to use fresh pineapple. Use more lemon juice to marinate fruit. Fun Fact: Pineapples can weigh up to twenty pounds, though the average size sold in grocery stores is two to five pounds.