This sweet and spicy dessert is refreshing and very healthy.
Hot and Sweet Watermelon
| Author: ElizabethPBH | Posted: 02/10/12 | ||
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Introduction (Summary)
This sweet and spicy dessert is refreshing and very healthy.
Necessary Things:
- ¾ teaspoon whole peppercorns or coarsely ground black pepper
- 1½ teaspoons very finely chopped mint leaves
- 6 cups ¾-inch seedless red watermelon cubes
- Fresh mint leaves
Step 1:
Place peppercorns on chopping block. Using the bottom of a heavy saucepan, press firmly, into a heavy downward motion and crush peppercorns into a semi-coarse texture.
Step 2:
Combine ground peppercorns with finely chopped mint. In a large bowl, toss spice mixture gently but thoroughly with watermelon cubes.
Step 3:
Serve chilled, garnished with a fresh mint leaf.
Tips and Tricks:
- Preparation time: 20 minutes or less
- Serves: 4
- 1½ Cups of Fruit per Serving
- Fruit and/or Veggie Color(s): Red
- Nutrition Information per Serving: calories: 71, total fat: 0.4g, saturated fat: 0.0g, % calories from fat: 5%, % calories from saturated fat: 0%, protein: 1g, carbohydrates: 18g, cholesterol: 0mg, dietary fiber: 1g, sodium: 2mg
- Each serving provides: An excellent source of vitamins A and C.
- Recipe courtesy of Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH). This recipe meets PBH and Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) nutrition standards that maintain fruits and vegetables as healthy foods.
