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Chile-Lime Grilled Watermelon

A refreshing and spicy grilled watermelon dish, perfect for summer barbecues.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Watermelon
  • 1 medium watermelon seedless, cut into 1-inch thick slices
Chile-Lime Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for extra heat
Lime Juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon feta cheese crumbled, optional

Method
 

Prepare the Watermelon
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Cut the watermelon into 1-inch thick slices and remove the rind.
Season the Watermelon
  1. In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, lime zest, salt, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Brush the watermelon slices with lime juice and sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides.
Grill the Watermelon
  1. Place the seasoned watermelon slices on the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until grill marks appear.
Serve
  1. Remove from the grill and garnish with chopped cilantro and crumbled feta cheese if desired.
  2. Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or appetizer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a sweeter version, drizzle with honey before serving.

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