Grilled Pineapple and Bananas with Lemonade Glaze

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
21%
Grilled Pineapple and Bananas with Lemonade Glaze
45 min.
4
319kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious and refreshing dessert or side dish, look no further than this Grilled Pineapple and Bananas with Lemonade Glaze recipe. Not only is it easy to make, but it also caters to a variety of dietary needs, like being vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP. The result is a mouthwatering dish that can be whipped up in just 45 minutes and serves 4 people. With only 319 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free in this flavorful dish.

To make the magic happen, you'll need 4 ripe bananas, a fresh pineapple, some lemon zest and juice, and turbinado sugar or cane syrup. Peel the bananas and cut them into 2-inch chunks, and do the same for the pineapple. Thread the chunks onto skewers, alternating between the fruits. Then, heat up the sugar and add the lemon juice and zest, or simply add the juice if you're using cane syrup.

Next, fill a charcoal chimney with hardwood lump charcoal and light it. Once the coals are ready, spread them evenly on the bottom of the grill. If using a gas grill, set it to medium-high heat. Brush the skewered fruits with the glaze and grill for 3 minutes on each side, until they're nicely browned. Once done, remove the skewers from the grill and brush them again with the glaze.

Finally, it's time to savor the deliciousness! This recipe is a great way to impress your friends and family at your next BBQ gathering, or to satisfy your sweet cravings on a warm summer day. The best part is, you can customize it to your own taste by adding your favorite fruits or spices to the glaze. Don't wait any longer, give this Grilled Pineapple and Bananas with Lemonade Glaze recipe a try and see for yourself how tasty it can be.

Ingredients

  •  bananas ripe ends trimmed unpeeled cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 0.5  juice of lemon 
  •  pineapple fresh cored peeled cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 0.5 cup turbinado sugar or 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • wooden spoon
  • grill
  • skewers

Directions

  1. Make a lengthwise slice on the skin of each unpeeled banana chunk to allow easy peeling after bananas are grilled. Thread the fruit onto skewers, alternating chunks of banana and pineapple.
  2. To make the glaze, put the sugar in a stainless-steel saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until it becomes liquid, about 3 minutes. Stir with a wooden spoon and add the lemon juice and zest. If using cane syrup, simply add the lemon juice with zest and stir, without heating. Set aside.
  3. Fill a charcoal chimney with hardwood lump charcoal, set the chimney on the bottom grill grate, and light. When the coals are ready, dump them into the bottom of the grill and spread evenly. For a gas grill, turn to medium-high.
  4. Brush the skewered fruits with the glaze.
  5. Place the skewers over direct heat. Grill 3 minutes on each side, until fruit is browned.
  6. Remove from grill and brush again with the glaze.
  7. Serve immediately.
  8. Excerpt from 25 Essentials: Techniques for Grilling, by Ardie A. Davis, © 200
  9. Photographs © 2009 by Joyce Oudkerk Pool. Used by permission of The Harvard Common Press.

Nutrition Facts

Calories319kcal
Protein2.94%
Fat1.76%
Carbs95.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.36
Glycemic Load
28.59
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
17.216956579167%

Flavonoids

Catechin
7.2mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.4mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:318.72kcal
15.94%
Fat:0.67g
1.03%
Saturated Fat:0.15g
0.96%
Carbohydrates:81.75g
27.25%
Net Carbohydrates:75.5g
27.46%
Sugar:61.57g
68.42%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:4.23mg
0.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.52g
5.04%
Vitamin C:119.86mg
145.29%
Manganese:2.43mg
121.39%
Vitamin B6:0.69mg
34.41%
Fiber:6.25g
24.99%
Potassium:680.16mg
19.43%
Copper:0.34mg
17.19%
Folate:65.07µg
16.27%
Magnesium:59.74mg
14.93%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.41%
Vitamin B3:1.92mg
9.6%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.36%
Vitamin B5:0.88mg
8.81%
Iron:1.06mg
5.88%
Phosphorus:44.61mg
4.46%
Vitamin A:206.97IU
4.14%
Calcium:38.54mg
3.85%
Zinc:0.46mg
3.05%
Vitamin K:2.17µg
2.07%
Selenium:1.41µg
2.01%
Vitamin E:0.17mg
1.13%
Source:Epicurious