Grilled Pineapple with Lime Dip
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
Serve this dish as an appetizer or a dessert—the choice is yours! If desired, the pineapple spears can be rolled in flaked coconut before grilling. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Ingredients
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1 fresh pineapple
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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3 tablespoons honey
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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LIME DIP:
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3 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup plain yogurt
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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1 teaspoon grated lime zest
Directions
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1.
Peel and core the pineapple; cut vertically into 8 wedges. Cut each wedge horizontally into 2 spears. In a bowl or shallow dish, combine the brown sugar, honey and lime juice; add pineapple and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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2.
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the yogurt, honey, brown sugar, lime juice and zest. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
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3.
Coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Drain pineapple, discarding marinade. Grill pineapple spears, covered, over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until grill marks are golden brown. Serve with lime dip.
Nutrition Facts
2 spears with 2 tablespoons dip: 160 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 41mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
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