Grilled Watermelon

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Three ingredients are all you need to amp up your next summertime backyard BBQ. Grilling watermelon adds smokiness and is like a party in your mouth. If you experiment with different spices, keep the amount of sugar the same–you want the slices to caramelize and get good grill marks.

triangular slices of watermelon with grill marks on white square plate on wooden table with summery towel and grilled vegetables in background
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Prep Time:
6 mins
Cook Time:
4 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1/2 baby watermelon, cut into 8 (1-inch thick) triangles

  • 2 teaspoons sugar

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili lime seasoning (such as Tajín Clásico®)

Directions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  2. Place watermelon slices on a clean work surface. Mix sugar and chili lime seasoning in a small bowl until evenly combined.

  3. Sprinkle half of sugar mixture over watermelon slices. Flip slices over and sprinkle with remaining sugar mixture.

  4. Place watermelon directly on the grill grate and cook until caramelized with grill marks, about 2 minutes. Turn and grill until grill marks develop, 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and serve immediately.

Cook's Note:

Recipe can be easily doubled.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

12 Calories
0g Fat
3g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 12
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 280mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 15mg 1%
Iron 0mg 3%
Potassium 19mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.