Polynesian Kabobs

Your guests will never guess that this mouth watering dish is low in fat.

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Polynesian Kabobs Recipe
A low-fat pork sausage pairs with pineapple, sweet red pepper and water chestnuts with a honey-soy glaze.
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"With their explosion of flavors and textures, these kabobs make a quick, satisfying entree. I've also served them as a fun appetizer."
-- Chris A., Morton, Illinois

Prep time: 30 minutes

You Will Need
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 package (12 ounces) light pork breakfast sausage links
1 can (8 ounces) whole water chestnuts, drained
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash pepper


What to Do
1. Drain pineapple, reserving 1 tablespoon juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use). Thread sausages, water chestnuts, pineapple and red pepper alternately onto 12 metal or soaked bamboo skewers. Grill kabobs, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 7 minutes.

2. In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, nutmeg, pepper and reserved pineapple juice. Turn kabobs; brush with honey mixture. Grill 5-6 minutes longer or until the sausages are browned.

Serves 6

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 147 calories, 6 g fat (0 saturated fat), 43 mg cholesterol, 531 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 11 g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit.
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