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Best Tropical Sausage And Grilled Chiquita Banana Kebabs Recipe

Grilled banana kebabs and sausage kebabs pair with a simple tropical grilling sauce.

Prep Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes

Cook Time: about 10 minutes

Servings:4

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Ingredients:

• 8    long metal skewers or 16 smaller bamboo skewers
• 2   Tbsp.  low-sodium Soy sauce
• 2   Tbsp.  Pineapple juice
• 1/4   tsp.  Black pepper
• 2    cloves Garlic
• 1    large Green onion, quartered
• 1/4   cup  Cilantro (optional)

• 4    cooked Turkey or Chicken sausages, andouille, chipotle, or apple-flavored
• 1    Red bell pepper, seeded and cut in 16 wedges
• 1    Green bell pepper, seeded and cut in 16 wedges
• 2   cups  fresh Chiquita Pineapple chunks
• 4    Chiquita Bananas, cut in 1 ½-inch slices
• 2    Limes, cut in wedges

Instructions for best Tropical Sausage and Grilled Chiquita Banana Kebabs Recipe

If using bamboo skewers soak them in water until you are ready to thread the kebabs. Place soy sauce, juice, pepper, garlic, onion and cilantro (if using) in a blender and puree until smooth; set aside. Cut sausages into widthwise quarters. Alternately thread pieces of sausage, red peppers, green peppers and pineapple on half of the skewers. Thread banana slices on the remaining skewers. Brush the kebobs with the reserved grilling sauce. Grill sausage kebabs over a hot grill for about 8 minutes, turning frequently and brushing with the grilling sauce, until the peppers begin to char and the sausages are hot. Add banana kebabs to the grill when kebabs are about halfway cooked. Grill for about 2 minutes, turn the banana kebabs over, brush with remaining grilling sauce and grill for about 2 minutes more. Serve Tropical Sausage Kebabs and Grilled Bananas with lime wedges.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve on a bed of lettuces or over jasmine rice.

Beverage Pairings:
Serve with a tropical rum cocktail.

••••CHIQUITA BANANA BERRY SMOOTHIE••••

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Quick Chiquita Banana Berry Smoothie Recipe

Invite a whole bunch of fresh berries to jump in the blender with a Chiquita Banana. Watch the magic happen. Easy to make and you can always vary the recipe ingredients a little to keep your Banana Berry Smoothie drinking experience innovative and fun.

Prep Time:5 minutes
Total Time:

Cook Time: 

Servings:2

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Ingredients:

• 2   whole  Chiquita Bananas (best with brown flecks on peel)
• 2   cups  Ice
• 1   cup  Milk OR Vanilla Yogurt
• 1/2   cup  Blackberries

• 1/2   cup  Blueberries
• 1/2   cup  Raspberries
• 2   whole  Strawberries

Instructions for quick Chiquita Banana Berry Smoothie Recipe

Pour all ingredients in blender pouring ice in last. Blend on high for 30 seconds or until smoothie thickens.

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••••TROPICAL DELIGHT DESSERT NACHOS••••

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Best Tropical Delight Dessert Nachos Recipe

CookingLab 2014 Week 1 Grand Prize Winner Jannine from Malden, MA. 

Where Did The Recipe Idea Come From?

I wanted to find an unusual way to incorporate all of the mystery ingredients. I also enjoy trying to create recipes that turn ordinary items upside down. I love nachos and I love fruit salad so I thought, why not try and combine the two into sweet dessert nachos, instead of savory ones. 

What’s Your Family’s Favourite Way To Eat Bananas?

My homemade banana bread is the way we consume the most Chiquita Bananas. We snack on fresh bananas, but I enjoy baking so much. 

I Love Bananas Because… They are delicious, versatile and so good fo

Prep Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes

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Servings:10

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Ingredients:

• 1   whole  Chiquita® banana, peeled and diced 
• 2   Tbsp.  brown sugar
• 1/4   tsp.  ground cinnamon
• 6    (8-inch) flour tortillas
• 2   Tbsp.  melted butter
• 1 1/2   cup  diced seedless watermelon

• 2    kiwi fruits, peeled and diced
• 2   Tbsp.  fresh lemon juice
• 2   Tbsp.  chopped fresh mint, plus additional for garnish
• 1/4   cup  lemon flavored yogurt
• 2   Tbsp.  shredded coconut

Instructions for best Tropical Delight Dessert Nachos Recipe

Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil. 

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and the cinnamon; mix well. Brush one side of each tortilla with the melted butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Cut each tortilla into eight equal wedges. 

Place tortillas, sugar side up in a single layer on prepared baking sheets, taking care not to overlap. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp. Remove from oven and set aside to cool. Chips will continue to crisp as they cool. 

In a medium bowl, combine the watermelon, Chiquita banana, kiwi, lemon juice and chopped mint. Toss to combine. 

Arrange the cooled tortilla chips on a serving platter. Using a slotted spoon to drain the juice from the fruit; scatter fruit salsa over the tortilla chips. 

Place the lemon yogurt into a ziptop bag and make a small snip at one of the corners. Squeeze the lemon yogurt over the tortilla chips in a random drizzle. Sprinkle with the shredded coconut and garnish with fresh mint. Serve immediately and enjoy!