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Whole grilled watermelon with spices and salty maple dressing

Deliciously sweet and juicy melon from the oven. Roasted as a whole. Perfect as a showpiece for a fancy (Christmas) dinner. Serve the melon whole and cut slices at the table. Like a nice ham or a roast beef, but vegetarian. Even vegan and soy-free.

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 8 servings (or 6 more generous slices)
Calories: 171 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: European , Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 1 regular/large watermelon of 2 smaller
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoons cinnamon NO paprika powder, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, chili flakes, black pepper
  • 1 tbsp celtic sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut aminos 
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds ground
  • ½ tablespoons paprika powder
  • ½ tablespoons chili flakes
  • ½ teaspoons onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoons cinnamon ground
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil skip for fat and oilfree

Instructions

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  1. First peel the ends of the melon. Then place it stably on one of the cut flat surfaces. Go around the melon and every time cut off a piece of peel from top to bottom.
  2. Place the melon in the dish and sprinkle all around with salt. Let it stand for an hour.
  3. Preheat the oven. Mix the herbs together.
  4. Pat the melon dry. Sprinkle with the oil (skip for oilfree). Spread the herb mix over the melon. Put in the oven for an hour and a half.
  5. Mix the maple syrup with the coconut aminos.
  6. Remove the melon from the oven. Pour the dressing over the melon.
  7. You can cut it at the table (you can also pour the dressing over if you want).

Nutrition Information

Calories 171kcal (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings (or 6 more generous slices)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 171

% Daily Value*

Calories 171kcal 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.