Grape Kebabs

June 10, 2008 - 7:30am

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Grape Kebabs

Adapted from FruitsandVeggiesMatter.gov, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Produce for Better Health Foundation

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	1 kebab
Calories	150
Calories from Fat	5
Total Fat	1 g
Saturated Fat	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	20 mg
Total Carbohydrate	36 g
Dietary Fiber	4 g
Sugars	25 g
Proteins	3 g
Vitamin A	4% DV
Vitamin C	120% DV
Calcium	6% DV
Iron	4% DV

Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Servings and Times

Servings	4
Preparation Time	1 hour

Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1.0

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients	Measures
Purple seedless grapes	1 cup
Chopped pineapple	1 cup
Apple juice	¼ cup
Kiwifruits, peeled and cut into ½ inch thick slices	2
Nonfat plain yogurt	¼ cup
Small bananas, cut into ½ inch thick slices	2
Orange juice	1
Small strawberries	1/3 cup
Melon balls	1/3 cup
Blackberries	1/3 cup

Directions
For the dip, in a small saucepan, bring the pineapple and apple juice to a boil.
Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let stand about 25 minutes or until cool.
Transfer the pineapple mixture to a blender or food processor. Add the yogurt and blend or process until smooth. If desired, cover and chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Place the bananas in a small bowl. Drizzle with the orange juice, then gently toss until coated. Cut the kiwi slices into quarters.
For the kebabs, thread the grapes, bananas, kiwi, strawberries, melon balls, and blackberries onto 4 inch bamboo skewers. Serve with the dip.

Diabetic Exchange
Fruit: 2; Vegetables: 0; Meat: 0; Milk: 0; Fat: 0; Carbs: 0; Other: 0
Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange System. Exchanges are rounded up or down to equal whole numbers. Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.

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