Grilled Cantaloupe
Grilled Cantaloupe is a simple yet surprising dish where slices of ripe cantaloupe melon are quickly cooked on a grill or grill pan. The heat caramelizes the fruit's natural sugars, enhancing its sweetness and adding a subtle smoky flavor, often served with a sprinkle of salt, a drizzle of honey, or a dollop of cheese. It's a popular summertime treat in many Western countries, particularly in the United States, where it's often featured at barbecues.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the melon's natural sugars and is very low in fat and protein. It provides a good amount of Vitamin C and Vitamin A (from beta-carotene), with a rough ballpark of 50-60 calories per typical serving of grilled wedges.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 60 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbs | 14.5 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 13 g |
| Sodium | 25 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Vitamin A | 270 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 40 mg |
| Folate | 21 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Manganese | 0.04 mg |
| Copper | 0.06 mg |
Per 1 cup (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, grilling fruit like cantaloupe is a modern twist that plays with the contrast between hot and cold, and sweet and smoky. Nutritionally, the brief, high-heat cooking can make some nutrients more bioavailable while preserving the fruit's hydrating qualities.
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