Grilled Watermelon with Lime and Mint

Name: Grilled Watermelon with Lime and Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 kg watermelon; tbsp olive oil; 1 pc lime; 1 sprig mint; g salt and pepper

When watermelon gets a quick turn on the grill, the flavor deepens and the surface becomes lightly caramelized. This recipe for grilled watermelon with lime and…

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Ingredienser

4 porsjoner

1 kgwatermelon
olive oil
1 pclime
1 sprigmint
salt and pepper

Instructions

Cut the watermelon into triangles about 2 cm thick.

Brush the watermelon lightly with olive oil and season with a little salt and pepper.

Grill the watermelon over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until it has clear grill marks.

Squeeze lime juice over the watermelon and top with fresh mint just before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Energi ca. 80 kcal

Protein 1.6 g

Fett 0.5 g

Karbohydrater 20.9 g

Fiber 1.5 g

Sukker 15.8 g

Salt 0.0 g

Tips & tricks

Cut the slices thick enough to hold their shape on the grill. Thin slices are more likely to fall apart once they get warm, while thicker slices are easier to turn neatly.

Did you know?

Watermelon contains a lot of water, but on the grill its sweetness concentrates slightly while the surface gains smoky aroma and light caramelization. Lime and mint make the flavor fresher and more food friendly. This is why grilled watermelon can work both as a side and as a light summer dish.