Marinated Grilled Apples with Mint
(Side Dish)

INGREDIENTS

2/3 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 Granny Smith apples, cored and each cut crosswise into 4 (1/2-inch) slices
Cooking spray

DIRECTIONS

Combine first 6 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add apple slices; seal and marinate in refrigerator 1 to 2 hours, turning bag occasionally.

Prepare grill.

Remove apple from bag, reserving marinade. Place apple slices on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes on each side, turning and basting frequently with reserved marinade. Arrange apple slices on a platter; drizzle with any remaining marinade.

Calories: 116 (4% from fat). Fat: 0.5g (sat 0.1g, mono 0.0g, poly 0.1g). Protein: 0.6g. Carbohydrate: 29.3g. Fiber: 3g. Cholesterol: 0.0mg. Iron: 0.4mg. Sodium: 1mg. Calcium:
14mg.

SERVINGS: 4 (serving size: 3 apple slices)

Serve these highly flavored apple rings as a side with pork (or chicken). For a dessert version, use Pink Lady apples, and serve with low-fat ice cream.

Recipe from Cooking Light, OCTOBER 2002.