Caramelized Grilled Pineapple with Lime & Chili
Charred pineapple wedges get a sticky-sweet glaze with lime juice, brown sugar, and a whisper of chili heat. Serve hot with coconut yogurt and crispy rice cereal for the ultimate Hawaiian weeknight dessert or side.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 1 medium, peeled, cored, cut into 8 wedges fresh pineapple
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 whole fresh lime (juiced)
- ¼ tsp red chili flakes
- ½ cup coconut yogurt or Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup crispy rice cereal or toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
- 1
Pat pineapple wedges dry with a paper towel. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle salt on both sides.
- 2
Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high until water flicks sizzle on contact, ~2 minutes.
- 3
Lay pineapple wedges on the grill and cook 3 minutes without moving until deep char marks appear.
- 4
Flip each wedge and cook 2 more minutes on the other side until caramelized and juices pool at the edges.
- 5
Transfer pineapple to a plate. Drizzle with lime juice, sprinkle brown sugar and chili flakes while still hot.
- 6
Serve warm with a dollop of coconut yogurt and a handful of crispy rice cereal sprinkled on top.
Tools you’ll need
- grill pan or outdoor grill
- paper towels
- tongs or spatula
- small plate
- spoon for drizzling
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