Grilled Pineapple with Lime and Coconut

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
16%
Grilled Pineapple with Lime and Coconut
20 min.
6
124kcal

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Are you looking for a delightful and refreshing dessert or side dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer? Look no further than Grilled Pineapple with Lime and Coconut! This vibrant dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a healthy treat that everyone can enjoy. Bursting with sweet tropical flavors, this recipe is both vegan and gluten-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences.

The juicy pineapple, kissed by the grill, gets a delightful caramelization that enhances its natural sweetness. Each bite is complemented with a zingy lime juice mixture, adding a bright burst of flavor. To crown this tropical delight, toasted coconut provides that perfect crunch, taking your taste buds on an exotic journey.

Ready in just 20 minutes and serving up to six people, it’s a fantastic dish for summer barbecues, family gatherings, or simply a sweet ending to a weeknight dinner. Not only are you treating yourself to a delicious experience, but you're also indulging guilt-free with just 124 calories per serving!

So fire up the grill and prepare to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-prepare, flavorful dessert. Grilled Pineapple with Lime and Coconut is more than just a recipe; it's a celebration of flavors that epitomizes sunny days and joyful moments. Don't miss out on this deliciously simple dish!

Ingredients

  •  juice of lime 
  • tablespoons brown sugar light packed
  •  pineapple cored peeled cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
  • 0.5 cup coconut sweetened flaked

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • grill

Directions

  1. Place coconut in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until coconut is golden and lightly toasted.
  2. Transfer to a bowl.
  3. Preheat grill to medium. In a small bowl, combine lime juice and sugar.
  4. Oil grill. Put pineapple wedges on grill and cook, turning once, until softened and browned in spots, 7 to 8 minutes total.
  5. Transfer pineapple to a dish and dot with lime juice mixture.
  6. Just before serving, arrange pineapple on a platter and sprinkle with lime zest and toasted coconut.

Nutrition Facts

Calories124kcal
Protein3.15%
Fat14.47%
Carbs82.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.78
Glycemic Load
10.35
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
10.583043576583%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.11mg
Hesperetin
0.45mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:124.17kcal
6.21%
Fat:2.17g
3.34%
Saturated Fat:1.88g
11.77%
Carbohydrates:27.77g
9.26%
Net Carbohydrates:24.94g
9.07%
Sugar:21.43g
23.81%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:22.92mg
1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.06g
2.12%
Vitamin C:73.6mg
89.21%
Manganese:1.47mg
73.48%
Fiber:2.83g
11.33%
Copper:0.19mg
9.5%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.73%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.1%
Folate:27.9µg
6.98%
Potassium:201.15mg
5.75%
Magnesium:22.47mg
5.62%
Vitamin B3:0.81mg
4.08%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.43%
Iron:0.58mg
3.21%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.95%
Calcium:24.41mg
2.44%
Phosphorus:20.01mg
2%
Selenium:1.34µg
1.92%
Vitamin A:89.98IU
1.8%
Zinc:0.24mg
1.58%
Vitamin K:1.09µg
1.03%
Source:My Recipes