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Spicy Watermelon
Prep
10 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
This spicy watermelon recipe is one of my favorite summer discoveries because it transforms a simple fruit into something unexpectedly exciting. The beauty of this dish is how quick it comes together, taking just ten minutes from start to finish with zero cooking required. I love pairing juicy, refreshing watermelon with warm spices like cumin, coriander, and a kick of cayenne pepper that dance on your palate. Watermelon is packed with lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that supports heart health, so you're getting nutrition along with pure joy. It's the perfect light snack, impressive side dish, or palate cleanser, and since it uses ingredients most kitchens already have on hand, there's no need for a special trip to the store.
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Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon ground coriander¼ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 22 cups cubed seeded watermelon
- ½ lime, juiced½ lime, juiced
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Instructions
- 1
Mix cumin, coriander, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.
- 2
Place watermelon into serving bowls; sprinkle with spice mixture. Squeeze lime juice over spiced watermelon.
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