FRUIT KABOBS W/ COCONUT YOGURT

Fruit Kebabs with Coconut Yogurt

 
Serve these fruit kebabs at your next party.

Try this tip for some extra flavor and crunch: Toast the coconut in the oven until golden brown. Allow coconut to cool, then add to yogurt mixture.

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 c low-fat vanilla yogurt
1 1/2 T flaked coconut
1 1/2 T reduced-sugar orange marmalade
various fruits: melon, pineapple, apples, pears, blackberries, strawberries, kiwis, etc.
NOTE: If using pear or apple, toss the cut fruit with lemon juice to prevent browning!

DIRECTIONS
Combine the yogurt, coconut and marmalade; cover and chill.
Thread fruits alternately onto 20 (6-inch) wooden skewers.
Serve kebabs with coconut dip on the side.

Serves 20: 1 skewer with 1 tablespoon of yogurt



Number of Servings: 20

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving: Calories: 42 Total Fat: 0.5g Total Carbs: 9.7g       Dietary Fiber: 1.2mg Protein: 0.9g

INDIAN BEEF PATTIES W/ CUCUMBER AUCE

Indian Beef Patties with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

The cool low-fat cucumber sauce is a a delicious way to tame these fiery mint- and cumin-spiked ground meat patties without derailing your daily meal plan.

CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 8

1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/3 cup chopped, seeded cucumber
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped, seeded fresh jalapeño chile pepper*
1 tablespoon snipped fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic (1 clove) or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces lean ground beef
Indian flat bread (optional)

1. For sauce, in a small bowl, stir together yogurt and cucumber.
Cover and chill until ready to serve.

2. In a medium bowl, combine onion, jalapeño pepper, mint, cumin, garlic or garlic powder, and salt. Add ground meat; mix well. Form meat mixture into two 3/4-inch-thick patties.

3. Place patties on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 14 to 18 minutes or until patties are done (160 degrees F),** turning once. If desired, serve the patties on flat bread. Spoon sauce over patties. Makes 2 servings.

*Note:Because chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible. When working with chile peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the peppers, wash your hands and nails well with soap and warm water.

**Note:The internal color of a burger is not a reliable doneness indicator. A beef or pork patty cooked to 160 degrees F is safe, regardless of color. To measure the doneness of a patty, insert an instant-read thermometer through the side of the patty to a depth of 2 to 3 inches.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

• Calories241
• Total Fat (g)12
• Saturated Fat (g)5
• Cholesterol (mg)75
• Sodium (mg)377
• Carbohydrate (g)8
• Fiber (g)1
• Protein (g)24
• Vitamin A (DV%)0
• Vitamin C (DV%)0
• Calcium (DV%)0
• Iron (DV%)0

Diabetic Exchanges

• Milk (d.e.).5
• Vegetables (d.e.).5
• Medium-fat Meat (d.e.)2.5