Fresh fruit kebabs with lemon lime dip
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.
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(per serving)Serving size: 2 fruit kebabs
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
MAYO CLINIC HEALTHY WEIGHT PYRAMID SERVINGS
Fruits 2
Protein and dairy 1/2
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DIABETES MEAL PLAN EXCHANGES
Fruits 2
Milk and milk products 1/2
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DASH EATING PLAN SERVINGS
Fruits 2
Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) 1/2
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