Basil Balsamic Grilled Watermelon
A low protein twist to eating watermelon.
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Ingredients
- 1 small watermelon (1300 g or 3 lbs), sliced into 2-inch triangles
- 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 4-6 fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
Directions
- Preheat grill to high.
- Brush the watermelon on both sides with 1 tablespoons of olive oil.
- When the grill is hot, add the watermelon slices in a single layer and grill until char marks appear, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Be careful not to overcook as it may become mushy.
- Remove watermelon from grill and arrange on a platter.
- Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and balsamic vinegar and top with the fresh basil and flaky salt.
Nutrition Per Serving
Serving size: ⅙ of recipe or ~1 cup of edible watermelon
Calories: 112
Protein: 0.9 g
Phenylalanine: 23 mg
Leucine: 28 mg
Tyrosine: 18 mg
Nutrition Per Recipe
Calories: 674
Protein: 5.6 g
Phenylalanine: 140 mg
Leucine: 170 mg
Tyrosine: 110 mg
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