Watermelon with dukkah dip

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
66%
Watermelon with dukkah dip
20 min.
2
965kcal

Suggestions

Indulge in a delightful and refreshing culinary experience with our Watermelon with Dukkah Dip! This vibrant dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also offers a burst of healthy goodness. Perfect for warm days, it combines the sweet juiciness of watermelon with the rich, nutty flavors of dukkah—a traditional Egyptian spice blend typically made from nuts and spices.

Imagine enjoying the crisp, succulent bites of fresh watermelon, perfectly complemented by the aromatic crunch of toasted hazelnuts and sesame seeds, paired with the warmth of coriander and cumin. This dish is a feast for the senses, offering a delightful contrast of sweet and savory that is sure to impress at your lunch table or as a standout dinner option.

Whether you’re serving it at a summer gathering or simply looking for a nutritious yet indulgent meal, this recipe is designed to cater to a variety of dietary preferences. It's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it an excellent choice for everyone to savor. And with a health score of 66, you can indulge without guilt!

Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make dish promises to elevate your dining experience with minimal effort. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your oven, and treat yourself to this deliciously healthy delight!

Ingredients

  • large watermelon 
  • servings olive oil for brushing
  • 25 hazelnuts 
  • 25 sesame seed 
  • 2.5 tsp coriander seeds 
  • tsp cumin seeds 
  • tsp sea salt 
  • 0.3 tsp pepper black
  • 0.3 tsp paprika 
  • pinch ground pepper 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • mortar and pestle

Directions

  1. For the dukkah, heat oven to 180C/ 160C fan/gas
  2. Roast the hazelnuts and sesame seeds separately until golden. Meanwhile, toast the coriander and cumin seeds in a dry pan until fragrant about 1 min. Cool everything.
  3. Transfer the nuts, spices and remaining dukkah ingredients to a food processor, coffee grinder or pestle and mortar. Blend to a coarse mix. This will store in an airtight jar for up to a month.
  4. Slice the watermelon into small, thin wedges. Trim the rind from the base of each wedge so that they can stand up, brush the tops with a little olive oil and dip into the dukkah to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories965kcal
Protein6.91%
Fat26.94%
Carbs66.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
104.33
Glycemic Load
120.84
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
46.297390937805%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.84mg
Catechin
0.15mg
Epigallocatechin
0.35mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.13mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
10.37mg
Kaempferol
10.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:965.06kcal
48.25%
Fat:32.11g
49.39%
Saturated Fat:3.78g
23.66%
Carbohydrates:177.4g
59.13%
Net Carbohydrates:164.38g
59.77%
Sugar:140.16g
155.74%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1191.47mg
51.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.54g
37.08%
Vitamin A:12996.57IU
259.93%
Vitamin C:183.71mg
222.68%
Manganese:2.09mg
104.38%
Copper:1.72mg
85.84%
Potassium:2740.82mg
78.31%
Magnesium:305.41mg
76.35%
Vitamin B1:0.94mg
62.78%
Vitamin B6:1.2mg
59.94%
Iron:9.74mg
54.13%
Fiber:13.03g
52.11%
Vitamin B5:5.1mg
51.04%
Phosphorus:383.5mg
38.35%
Vitamin E:5.22mg
34.79%
Calcium:331.83mg
33.18%
Vitamin B2:0.54mg
31.49%
Zinc:3.75mg
25.01%
Vitamin B3:4.97mg
24.87%
Folate:94.2µg
23.55%
Selenium:14.34µg
20.48%
Vitamin K:13.25µg
12.62%