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Sweet and Spicy Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon

This easy grilled pineapple recipe is taken up a notch with a spicy and tangy blend of sesame oil, hot sauce, and lime juice. Sprinkle it with cinnamon and grill it for a few minutes for an easy and healthy side dish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time11 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 96kcal
Author: Michelle Miller

Ingredients

  • 1 pineapple cut into wedges
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce Frank's Red Hot, Cholula or Sriracha, to taste
  • cinnamon to taste (about 1 teaspoon)
  • cilantro chopped, to garnish
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Instructions

  • In a small dish, mix together sesame oil, lime juice, and hot sauce. Brush the pineapple with the mixture.
  • Sprinkle both sides of the pineapple with cinnamon.
  • On a very hot grill, grill pineapple wedges for 3-4 minutes on each side, just long enough to get a little color.
  • Squeeze fresh lime on top and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

* To make this recipe indoors, cook pineapple on a baking tray under broil for about 4 minutes per side.

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 74.5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.4mg