Cantaloupe Curls with Spiced Wine

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
13%
Cantaloupe Curls with Spiced Wine
45 min.
4
173kcal

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Indulge in the delightful combination of fresh cantaloupe and spiced wine with this refreshing and unique dish, Cantaloupe Curls with Spiced Wine. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s an elegant appetizer for a dinner party or a light snack on a warm day, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and tantalize their taste buds. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing flavors, each serving is a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

This recipe is incredibly versatile, accommodating a range of dietary preferences, as it's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. The natural sweetness of the ripe cantaloupe beautifully complements the warm, spiced notes of the wine reduction, creating an irresistible contrast that highlights the best of both ingredients. As you scoop out the curls of melon, you'll find yourself reveling in the simplicity of fresh produce and the sophisticated touch of spiced wine.

Whether enjoyed as an antipasto dish or as a refreshing starter, Cantaloupe Curls with Spiced Wine brings together a fusion of flavors that celebrates the best of seasonal fruits. It's an ideal way to enjoy a taste of summer all year round, making it a must-try for anyone looking to enhance their culinary repertoire. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your next gathering with this stunning dish!

Ingredients

  •  cantaloupe chilled ripe
  • cup wine dry red
  • teaspoon mustard seeds 
  • teaspoon peppercorns crushed
  • tablespoons sugar 
  •  bay leaves 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • ice cream scoop

Directions

  1. Simmer all ingredients except cantaloupes in a 1-quart heavy saucepan until reduced to about 1/4 cup, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and cool in saucepan set in a bowl of ice and cold water. Discard bay leaf.
  3. Halve each cantaloupe and discard seeds. Scoop out curls from melon halves with an ice cream scoop (not one with a lever), then divide curls among 4 bowls along with any juices. Just before serving, drizzle each serving with about 1 tablespoon cooled spiced wine.
  4. Spiced wine can be made 1 week ahead and chilled in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Calories173kcal
Protein7.38%
Fat5.24%
Carbs87.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.4
Glycemic Load
18.04
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
12.288260936737%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
1.99mg
Delphinidin
2.51mg
Malvidin
15.74mg
Peonidin
1.11mg
Catechin
4.62mg
Epicatechin
6.4mg
Luteolin
1.79mg
Isorhamnetin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
0.17mg
Quercetin
0.38mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:173.39kcal
8.67%
Fat:0.83g
1.27%
Saturated Fat:0.17g
1.07%
Carbohydrates:30.99g
10.33%
Net Carbohydrates:28.41g
10.33%
Sugar:27.79g
30.88%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:83.18mg
3.62%
Alcohol:6.3g
100%
Alcohol %:2.32%
100%
Protein:2.62g
5.23%
Vitamin A:9342.12IU
186.84%
Vitamin C:30.15mg
36.54%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.7%
Potassium:453.73mg
12.96%
Copper:0.25mg
12.73%
Fiber:2.58g
10.34%
Magnesium:40.57mg
10.14%
Folate:40.09µg
10.02%
Vitamin B3:1.96mg
9.82%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.5%
Selenium:6.34µg
9.06%
Vitamin K:9.29µg
8.85%
Zinc:1.27mg
8.5%
Iron:1.24mg
6.88%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.85%
Phosphorus:54.9mg
5.49%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.69%
Calcium:31.98mg
3.2%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.11%
Vitamin E:0.19mg
1.25%
Source:Epicurious