Tapas: Fruit Skewers with Cardamom and Mint

By á-3151

Vegan and Gluten Free. Combine tropical fruit with a spiced syrup, nutritious oils, and refreshing mint for a truly healthy sweet snack. Don’t worry if the fruits listed aren’t all available—just use whichever fruits you can find.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2-2 cups (about one-fourth of a pineapple) pineapple (cut into bite-size pieces )
• 2 kiwifruit (cut into bite-size pieces )
• 1 mango (cut into bite-size pieces)
• 8 strawberries (halved lengthwise)
• 2 tablespoons flaxseed oil
• 2 tablespoons dark agave nectar
• 2 teaspoons freshly crushed cardamom seeds
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 4 sprigs fresh mint (stems removed)

Preparation

Step 1

Skewer fruit with short bamboo skewers, alternating to create an attractive pattern. Place skewers on a large plate.
Whisk oil and agave nectar together in a small bowl until emulsified. Add cardamom and chia seeds and whisk well. Let mixture rest at least 5 minutes. Whisk again and check consistency. It should be quite thick.
Stack mint leaves and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-wide strips. Fluff to separate.
Just before serving, brush agave mixture over both sides of skewered fruit. Sprinkle mint strips over both sides and serve at once.