Today’s post is short, but that’s OK. We’re ready for the weekend right?
I started writing this post with the intention of only sharing the Spicy Watermelon Skewers recipe, but then I started to feel like I was cheating posting something so simple.
Honestly though, it’s sweet, simple, and really really delicious; perfect for a back yard BBQ on a hot summer day and great to bring to a picnic.
To assuage myself of the guilt, I’m also going to recommend that you try a slightly modified version of the skewers in the form of an agua fresca as well — instead of skewering the melon, stick it in the blender!
Now you get two recipes for the price of one!
Spicy Watermelon Skewers:
Ingredients
- 1 small seedless watermelon (makes about 8 skewers)
- About 20 nice fresh basil leaves
- Cayenne pepper
- Chili powder
- Pinch of sea salt
Directions
- Cut the watermelon into large chunks
- Skewer three to a skewer, placing a leaf of basil between the three chunks
- Sprinkle skewer with a touch of cayenne, chili powder, and sea salt
- Enjoy outside where you can get messy!
Watermelon Basil Agua Fresca
photo sourced with permission from Creative Commons
Ingredients
- 1 small seedless watermelon (makes about 3 agua frescas)
- About 6 basil leaves
- Juice of 1/2 a lime
- Maple syrup (about 2 tsp)
- Chili powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup water
Directions:
- Chop the watermelon up enough to fit it into the blender
- Add all other ingredients
- Blend
- Enjoy!
About Toni Sicola
I'm a wellness professional with a Master's in Integrative Health, passionate about spreading health, happiness and personal fulfillment to as many people as possible. I have a professional background in health and wellness, dietary supplements, and nutrition, and embark every day to live a well, balanced, happy life. In being true to myself and what I seek in life, I hope to inspire others to do the same, to cultivate wellbeing in their own lives.
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