HAM & SWEET POTATO KABOBS FOR 2

Ham & Sweet Potato Kabobs for 2 image

I like to serve these kabobs with a green salad for an easy, thrifty meal. The buttery, brown sugar marinade highlights everything on the skewer. -Sandra Hill, Wilson, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 kabobs.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 small sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 pound fully cooked boneless ham, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 yellow summer squash, cut into 3/4-in. slices
1 large apple, cubed

Steps:

Place sweet potato in a small saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until almost tender. Drain and set aside. , Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a small bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar and reserved juice. Place the ham, squash, apples, sweet potato and pineapple in a large resealable plastic bag; add the juice mixture. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1 hour. , Drain and discard marinade. On four metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the ham, sweet potato, squash, apples and pineapple. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until apples are tender, turning occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 803mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 17g protein.