Desserts

Spicy Grilled Watermelon

Refreshing grilled watermelon brushed with honey and lime, topped with a touch of cayenne and chili powder.
Recipe by Michigan Harvest to Table™
Wide shot of a plate with two slices of grilled watermelon. Plate is garnished with basil leaves and a half a lemon.
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Cost per servingPer serving$0.87
Makes10 servings
Total timeTotal15 minutes
Prep 10 minutes Cook 5 minutes
Prep 10 minutes Cook 5 minutes
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Ingredients

Makes 10 servings. Check items off as you go.
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 medium seedless watermelon
  • ¼ cup honey*
  • 4 limes juiced
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dark chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup fresh mint chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest optional

Directions

  1. Spray grill racks with cooking spray, then preheat grill to high.
  2. Cut watermelon into thick slices, about 1 ½- to 2-inches thick.
  3. Whisk together honey, lime juice, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin, and salt in a small bowl.
  4. Brush watermelon slices on both sides with honey spice mixture.
  5. Place watermelon on grill and cook until grill marks develop, flipping once, about 2 minutes per side.
  6. Remove from grill. Garnish with chopped mint and lime zest, if using. Serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

1 serving is 1.5 wedges
  • Sodium67mg
  • Calories166
  • Carbohydrates42g
  • Fiber2g
  • Fat1g
  • Protein3g
Serving: 1.5 wedgesCalories: 166calCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 67mgFiber: 2g
Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.
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