Melon Carpaccio with Lime

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
7%
Melon Carpaccio with Lime
45 min.
6
800kcal

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Introducing a refreshing twist to your lunch or dinner with our delightful Melon Carpaccio with Lime! This vegan, gluten-free dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of vibrant flavors and textures. Perfect for hot summer days or as a light appetizer, it showcases the natural sweetness of melon, enhanced by a zesty lime syrup that dances on your taste buds.

This recipe is easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time, allowing you to spend more time with your guests and less time in the kitchen. It features a tantalizing combination of fresh mint and a hint of spice from red chili, creating a unique taste experience. The warm, soothing notes of vanilla elevate the dish, making it sophisticated enough for any dinner party. Adding a scoop of your favorite sorbet takes this dish to the next level, turning it into an exquisite showstopper.

With a total preparation time of just 45 minutes, including chilling, you can effortlessly whip up this beautiful Melon Carpaccio. It's not just a side dish; it could easily steal the show as a main course as well. Whether you are entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet meal at home, this low FODMAP, dairy-free option is sure to impress. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this playful, vibrant dish—it’s a true celebration of summer’s bounty!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup juice of lime fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon lime zest 
  • sprigs mint leaves for garnish
  • 2.5 pounds irish oats peeled halved seeded
  • 0.5 teaspoon to 5 chilies fresh red thinly sliced (such as jalapeño or Fresno)
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 0.5  vanilla pod split

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Bring sugar and 1/4 cup water to a boil in asmall saucepan over medium heat, stirringto dissolve sugar.
  2. Add mint sprigs and chile.Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; addbean.
  3. Remove syrup from heat; cover andlet steep for 15 minutes for flavors to infuse.
  4. Strain syrup through a fine-mesh sieveinto a small bowl; stir in lime juice.DO AHEAD: Syrup can be made 1 weekahead. Keep chilled.
  5. Arrange melon slices in a 13x9x2" glassbaking dish.
  6. Pour syrup over melon inbaking dish. Cover with plastic wrap andchill for 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Divide melon slices among plates, overlappingthem decoratively.
  8. Pour remainingsyrup in dish into a small pitcher. DO AHEAD:Melon carpaccio can be made up to 5 hoursahead. Cover and chill melon and remainingsyrup separately.
  9. Drizzle some of syrup over melon.
  10. Placea scoop of sorbet in center of each plate, ifusing; garnish with mint leaves and lime zest.

Nutrition Facts

Calories800kcal
Protein14.9%
Fat14.76%
Carbs70.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.02
Glycemic Load
70.9
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
6.6560869437197%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.65mg
Hesperetin
1.95mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:800.4kcal
40.02%
Fat:13.37g
20.57%
Saturated Fat:1.89g
11.83%
Carbohydrates:143.29g
47.76%
Net Carbohydrates:122.36g
44.49%
Sugar:17g
18.89%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:0.82mg
0.04%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.36g
60.72%
Fiber:20.93g
83.74%
Iron:7.89mg
43.83%
Calcium:99.22mg
9.92%
Vitamin C:6.91mg
8.37%
Source:Epicurious