Grilled Watermelon Basil Mint Smoothie |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 seedless watermelon plank (2 inches thick, 10 inches long and 6 inches wide) |
2 tablespoons granulated sugar |
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt |
4 cups low-fat yogurt |
1 cup unsweetened apple juice |
1 cup ice |
1/4 cup honey |
1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean pulp |
12 fresh mint leaves, plus more julienned for garnish |
6 fresh basil leaves |
watermelon wedges, for garnish |
Directions:
1. Preheat a grill to high heat (400 degrees F).
2. To grill the watermelon, first sprinkle with the sugar and salt. Grill quickly, cooking each side for 2 minutes and flipping with a wide spatula. Once the watermelon is cooked, remove from the grill and add to a blender, along with the yogurt, apple juice, ice, honey and vanilla. Puree until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Finally, add the mint and basil leaves, pulse 5 to 6 times and serve. Garnish with watermelon wedges and mint.
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