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Pineapples are easier to cut when they're slightly cold. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes before starting.
• Cut 1" off the top and bottom of the pineapple
• Stand the pineapple upright and cut off the skin
• To slice into rings, tip the pineapple back on its side and slice into 1" pieces
• Remove the hard core with a smaller knife
OR
• Cut the flesh away from the core and cut into 1" cubes
• Enjoy!
Healthy Bites
Excellent source of vitamin C
Good source of fiber
Bromelain
Fat free
Saturated fat free
Cholesterol free
Very low sodium
80 calories in 1 cup pineapple chunks
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Pizza with Pineapple and Ham
Makes 8 servings
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
1 (12-inch) pizza crust
¾ cup marinara sauce
1 ½ cup mozzarella cheese
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup chopped pineapple
½ cup chopped, cooked, ham
Directions
LAYER marinara sauce, cheese, pineapple and ham evenly over pizza crusts. BAKE according to crust package directions. LET stand 3-5 minutes before slicing.
Approx. nutrition information per slice: 300 calories; 12.7 g fat; 5.7 g saturated fat; 36.8 mg cholesterol; 744 mg sodium; 29.6 g carbohydrate; 2.3 g fiber; 16.7 g protein
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Sautéed Pineapple with Honey and Pine Nuts
Makes 1 serving
Total time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup cubed pineapple
1 tsp. butter
1 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. pine nuts, toasted
1 tsp. rum, optional
2 Tbsp. plain Greek yogurt
Directions
If using canned pineapple, drain juice using a strainer. LAY pineapple cubes on a paper towel and PAT dry. ADD butter to a medium saucepan and SAUTE over medium heat. BROWN butter, then ADD pineapple cubes. ADD honey and TOSS to coat. COOK until pineapple is golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. TURN off heat and ADD pine nuts.
In a small bowl mix together rum and Greek yogurt. PLACE pineapple in a serving dish and top with yogurt. SERVE immediately.
Approx. nutrition information per serving: 246 calories; 7.7 g fat; 2.7 g saturated fat; 10 mg cholesterol; 46.4 mg cholesterol; 40.7 g carbohydrate; 2.5 g fiber; 4 g protein
