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.

GRILLED FRUIT AND VEGETABLE KABOBS

Steps:

• Heat grill to low, 325 degrees 350 degrees .
• Assemble kabobs, alternating different vegetables and pineapple on wooden skewers.
• Combine all ingredients for marinade in medium bowl and mix well.
• Brush marinade onto fruit and veggie kabobs.
• Line grill with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil.
• Place kabobs on grill on aluminum foil and grill for 10 to 15 minutes, or until veggies are desired doneness.
• Transfer kabobs to plate to cool before serving.

HAWAIIAN FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Stand the pineapple upright and vertically cut a third from one side, leaving the leaves attached. Set cut piece aside. Using a paring or grapefruit knife, remove strips of pineapple from large section, leaving a 1/2-in. shell; discard core. Cut strips into bite-size chunks. Invert shell onto paper towels to drain. , Remove fruit from the small pineapple piece and cut into chunks; discard peel. Place shell in a serving basket or bowl., In another bowl, combine the pineapple chunks, oranges, strawberries and grapes. Combine the yogurt, 1/4 cup coconut and extract; spoon over fruit and stir gently. Spoon into pineapple shell. Sprinkle with remaining coconut.

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• In a shallow glass dish, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, sherry, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic powder. Stir the chicken pieces and pineapple into the marinade until well coated. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
• Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken and pineapple alternately onto skewers. Grill 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally, or until chicken juices run clear.

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.
• The Great International Barbecue Book.