Spotlight on: Watermelon
Eating Healthy
- Besides being made up of nearly 90% water, watermelons are also a great source of significant vitamins and minerals.
- It is chock full of a considerable amount of vitamins A and C. It contains thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin B6, folate and niacin in small amounts.
- It is a great source of potassium, and also contains magnesium, calcium, phosphorous and iron in trace amounts.
- Watermelon is also very low in calories, free of fats and cholesterol and is rich in carotenoids.
Recipe: Grilled Scallop and Watermelon Kebabs
- 12 sea scallops
- 4 cups boiling vegetable or chicken broth
- 24- 1”x1” watermelon cubes
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
Cut the scallops into halves across the diameter to create half-moon shapes. Place them in a heatproof casserole dish in a single layer. Pour the boiling clear broth over the scallops and let them poach for 5 minutes. Drain and cool the scallops. On each skewer alternate one half-moon scallop, then two watermelon cubes, then one half-moon scallop. Mix together the remaining ingredients and brush the kebabs as they are grilled over a medium-hot grill for 90 seconds per side, turning only once. Serve warm.
Recipe: Grilled Scallop and Watermelon Kebabs
- 12 sea scallops
- 4 cups boiling vegetable or chicken broth
- 24- 1”x1” watermelon cubes
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
Cut the scallops into halves across the diameter to create half-moon shapes. Place them in a heatproof casserole dish in a single layer. Pour the boiling clear broth over the scallops and let them poach for 5 minutes. Drain and cool the scallops. On each skewer alternate one half-moon scallop, then two watermelon cubes, then one half-moon scallop. Mix together the remaining ingredients and brush the kebabs as they are grilled over a medium-hot grill for 90 seconds per side, turning only once. Serve warm.