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Honey Lime Grilled Watermelon

Ever thought about what else you can do with watermelon? This delicious idea is sure to become a family favorite.
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Category Appetizer/Snack
Makes6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 small watermelon (1300 g or about 3 lbs), sliced into 2-inch triangles
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 2 limes, juice and zest only
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • Flaky sea salt, to taste

Directions
 

  • Preheat grill to high. Brush the watermelon on both sides with olive oil.
  • Brush the watermelon on both sides with 1 tablespoon 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.
  • Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, cumin, cayenne, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Spoon the mixture over both sides of the watermelon slices.

Nutrition Per Serving

Serving size: ⅙ of recipe or ~1 cup of edible watermelon
Calories: 129
Protein: 1 g
Phenylalanine: 25 mg
Leucine: 30 mg
Tyrosine: 19 mg

Nutrition Per Recipe

Makes: 6 servings
Calories: 774
Protein: 5.9 g
Phenylalanine: 148 mg
Leucine: 178 mg
Tyrosine: 114 mg
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