Honeydew & Blackberry Bowl with Basil & Lime Drizzle
The herbal taste of basil with lime juice and a touch of salt and pepper make the fruits in this bowl taste even sweeter. Mix and match with your favorite melons and berries.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb honeydew melon, seeded, peeled and cut into chunks (about ½ small melon)
- 1 cup blackberries, divided
- 1 tsp finely grated lime zest + 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp organic evaporated cane juice (aka organic sugar)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, divided
- Pinch each sea salt and ground black pepper
Preparation
1. To a serving bowl, add melon and ½ cup blackberries (or divide among individual bowls); refrigerate.
2. To a small saucepan on low, add lime zest and juice, cane juice and 2 tbsp water, stirring occasionally, until cane juice dissolves, about 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
3. In a small bowl, combine remaining ½ cup blackberries, lime juice mixture, 2 tbsp basil, salt and pepper. Mash until berries are broken down and mixture looks saucy; drizzle over fruit. Garnish with remaining 2 tbsp basil.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size ¼ of recipe
- Calories 48
- Carbohydrate Content 12 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 0 g
- Fiber Content 2 g
- Protein Content 1 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 39 mg
- Sugar Content 9 g