Challenge: Feed 5 "meat and potatoes" men and secretly insert nutrition into tomorrow's Sunday lunch. This isn't as easy as it may seem. But I'm giving it my best effort. The following few days will be recipes from this Labor Day Justice Family get together. The good news is I was put in charge of the meal, so you don't like it? You don't eat it. My suspicion is, though, that they'll be pleasantly surprised with the menu. I just may have to include photos from a few happy faces following their first bite of this refreshing watermelon starter. Watermelon is fabulous on its own, but add a little zesty lime and a touch of spicy jalapeno and it becomes even better. Don't be scared of the pepper. It adds just the right amount of zing. These grown men can handle it.
Recipe:
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
1/8 teaspoon lime zest
2 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 jalapeno chile, seeded and sliced
1/4 cup basil or Thai basil, cut into thin strips
1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Directions
1. Whisk together lime juice, oil, and lime zest. Set aside.
2. Place watermelon cubes in single layer in large shallow dish. Pour lime juice mixture over watermelon, and gently toss to combine. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Place 5 jalapeno rings in each of 4 shallow serving bowls. Mound 1 cup watermelon in center of each bowl. Divide marinade among bowls. Sprinkle each serving with basil, sesame seeds, and salt.
Nutrition Facts
per serving: 181 calories, 1 gram protein, 15 grams fat, 14 grams carbohydrates
Recipe adapted from Vegetarian Times
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