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Obesity Discussion · 01-30-06, 03:15 AM

Grilled fruit with balsamic vinegar syrup
Dietitian's tip: Grilling caramelizes the natural sugar found in fruit, which turns the sugar brown, makes it sticky and intensifies its sweetness. Balsamic vinegar with its sweet-yet-tart flavor is a wonderful complement to grilled fruit.

SERVES 6
Ingredients
1 small pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into wedges
2 large mangoes, cored and cut in half
2 large peaches, cored and cut in half
Nonstick, butter-flavored cooking spray
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
Mint or basil leaves, for garnish

Directions
In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, mangoes and peaches. Spray generously with cooking spray. Toss and spray again to ensure the fruit is well-coated. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Toss to coat evenly. Set aside.

In a small saucepan, heat the balsamic vinegar over low heat. Simmer until the liquid is reduced in half, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat.

Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill or broiler. Away from the heat source, lightly coat the grill rack or broiler pan with cooking spray. Position the cooking rack 4 to 6 inches from the heat source.

Place the fruit on the grill racks or broiler pan. Grill or broil over medium heat until the sugar caramelizes, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Remove the fruit from the grill and arrange onto individual serving plates. Drizzle with balsamic syrup and garnish with mint or basil. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Analysis(per serving)Calories 120 Monounsaturated fat 0 g
Protein 1 g Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrate 29 g Sodium 5 mg
Total fat 0 g Fiber 3 g
Saturated fat 0 g

MAYO CLINIC HEALTHY WEIGHT PYRAMID SERVINGS
Fruits 2

Your healthy weight pyramid: A tool for weight loss
A sample menu using the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid
DIABETES MEAL PLAN EXCHANGES
Fruits 2

Your diabetes meal plan: Exchange lists
DASH EATING PLAN SERVINGS
Fruits 2

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hea...ecipes/NU00395

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Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,851 Weight Statistics 8/1/2006 Start Date: 185 lb Start Weight: 152 lb Current Weight: 155 lb Goal Weight: -33 lb Weight Loss: 5/1/2007 Goal Date:	Grilled fruit with balsamic vinegar syrup Grilled fruit with balsamic vinegar syrup Dietitian's tip: Grilling caramelizes the natural sugar found in fruit, which turns the sugar brown, makes it sticky and intensifies its sweetness. Balsamic vinegar with its sweet-yet-tart flavor is a wonderful complement to grilled fruit. SERVES 6 Ingredients 1 small pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into wedges 2 large mangoes, cored and cut in half 2 large peaches, cored and cut in half Nonstick, butter-flavored cooking spray 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar Mint or basil leaves, for garnish Directions In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, mangoes and peaches. Spray generously with cooking spray. Toss and spray again to ensure the fruit is well-coated. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Toss to coat evenly. Set aside. In a small saucepan, heat the balsamic vinegar over low heat. Simmer until the liquid is reduced in half, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill or broiler. Away from the heat source, lightly coat the grill rack or broiler pan with cooking spray. Position the cooking rack 4 to 6 inches from the heat source. Place the fruit on the grill racks or broiler pan. Grill or broil over medium heat until the sugar caramelizes, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the fruit from the grill and arrange onto individual serving plates. Drizzle with balsamic syrup and garnish with mint or basil. Serve immediately. Nutritional Analysis(per serving)Calories 120 Monounsaturated fat 0 g Protein 1 g Cholesterol 0 mg Carbohydrate 29 g Sodium 5 mg Total fat 0 g Fiber 3 g Saturated fat 0 g MAYO CLINIC HEALTHY WEIGHT PYRAMID SERVINGS Fruits 2 Your healthy weight pyramid: A tool for weight loss A sample menu using the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid DIABETES MEAL PLAN EXCHANGES Fruits 2 Your diabetes meal plan: Exchange lists DASH EATING PLAN SERVINGS Fruits 2 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hea...ecipes/NU00395 __________________