Hawaiian-Style Sweet-and-Sour Roasted Pineapple and Bell Peppers
This tropical medley is a fresh alternative to a vegetable side dish. To stretch it into a main dish for four, top with 1 cup of roasted cashews and serve it over steamed rice.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups cubed fresh pineapple
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cubed (1 1/2 cups)
- 1 medium red onion, cut into thin wedges (1 1/2 cups)
- 1 Tbs. toasted sesame oil
- 1 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 1 Tbs. dark or light brown sugar
- 1 Tbs. sweetened coconut flakes, optional
- 1 Tbs. lime juice
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange pineapple cubes, red bell pepper cubes, and red onion wedges on ungreased rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with toasted sesame oil and vegetable oil, sprinkle with brown sugar, and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Toss to coat.
2. Roast pineapple mixture on center oven rack 30 minutes, or until lightly browned, turning once. Remove from oven and sprinkle with sweetened coconut flakes, if using, then drizzle with lime juice. Remove to serving bowl and toss well to combine. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 108
- Carbohydrate Content 17 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 5 g
- Fiber Content 2 g
- Protein Content 1 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 3 mg
- Sugar Content 12 g