Ingredients

  • 1 (20 oz.) can unsweetened pineapple chunks
  • 2 large green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, quartered (optional)
  • 12 to 16 medium fresh mushrooms
  • 16 to 18 cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • 1/2 c. soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • cooked rice (optional)

Method

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice.
  • Place pineapple chunks and vegetables in a large bowl; set aside.
  • In a saucepan, combine reserved pineapple juice with soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar and seasonings; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
  • Pour over vegetable mixture; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove pineapple and vegetables from marinade and reserve marinade. Alternate pineapple, green peppers, onion, mushrooms and tomatoes on skewers.
  • Grill kabobs for 20 minutes or until soft, turning and basting with marinade frequently.
  • Serve over rice.
  • Makes 8 servings.