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Melon Balls in Port

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NUTRITION PROFILE:
Low Calorie | Low Carb | Low Sodium | Low Cholesterol | Low Sat Fat | Heart Healthy | Healthy Weight

The traditional pairing of melon and port is updated with a little lime juice.

Makes 4 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1/3 cup tawny port
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
1 tablespoon lime juice
5 crushed mint leaves
1 1/2 cups cantaloupe balls
1 1/2 cups honeydew melon balls
Fresh mint for garnish

Stir together port, honey, lime juice, lime zest and mint leaves in a bowl until the honey is dissolved. Add cantaloupe and honeydew melon balls and stir gently to coat them. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so. Serve garnished with fresh mint leaves.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 95 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 19 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 25 mg sodium; 355 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (63% daily value), Vitamin A (46% dv).
1 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 fruit

 


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