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Grilled Watermelon

Grilled Watermelon with Honey and Lime for Summer Refreshment

Grilled Watermelon is a surprising and delightful summer appetizer that features smoky and sweet flavors enhanced by honey and lime.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Grilled Watermelon
  • 1 medium seedless watermelon (about 3 pounds)
  • 2 units limes fresh
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup cilantro fresh, chopped
Optional Serving Suggestions
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons additional lime juice

Equipment

  • Grill
  • bowl
  • whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the juice and zest of 2 limes with 2 tablespoons of honey. Set aside.
  2. Take a medium seedless watermelon, trim off both ends, slice it in half, then cut each half into quarters and then 1-inch thick wedges.
  3. Preheat your grill to around 450°F (232°C) and brush each slice of watermelon with the honey-lime mixture.
  4. Place the watermelon slices on the hot grill and grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side until grill marks appear.
  5. Remove the watermelon from the grill, drizzle with any remaining honey-lime mixture, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve with additional lime juice if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 865IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Choose a ripe watermelon for the best sweetness. Serve immediately for optimal flavor.

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