Sesame Grilled Fruit

Ingredients

• 4 just-ripe bananas (not overripe!)
• 8 large strawberries
• 1/2 cup orange juice, fresh-squeezed
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
• 1 teaspoon agave nectar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame seed

Directions

1. 1

   In large bowl, whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, agave nectar, cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside.

2. 2

   Wash bananas, leaving skin on.

3. 3

   Slice bananas in half crosswise, then again lengthwise.

4. 4

   Slice strawberries in half.

5. 5

   Add fruit to the juice mixture; toss gently to coat.

6. 6

   Allow to marinate in fridge for at least 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove fruit and reserve marinade (you'll need it later).

8. 8

   Coat large skillet with oil; place fruit, cut-side down, and allow to grill for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.

9. 9

   Remove strawberries and set aside.

10. 10

    Turn bananas over and continue cooking, skin side down, about 5 more minutes. Remove from heat when the skin begins to peel away from the banana. The bananas should still be slightly firm (not mushy).

11. 11

    In large bowl, combine 1 tbsp of marinade with sesame seeds; add bananas and strawberries and toss gently to coat.

12. 12

    Serve immediately.