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Basil watermelon skewers

After a solid stretch of beachcombing, these succulent skewers are the perfect snack

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July 29th, 2008

Recipe by Nanna Simonsen

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“Very easy to prepare, and I liked it overall, but the kids wouldn’t eat the basil!”

Jacquie Conlin, mom of Charlotte, 3, and 16-month-old Mary, New Lowell, Ont.

Servings
Makes 8 skewers
Ingredients
  • 1 red seedless watermelon
  • 1 yellow seedless watermelon
  • 1 bunch basil
  • wooden skewers
    • Directions
  • 1.

    Cut off watermelon skins and cut flesh into large chunks. Put in a lidded container and freeze for 2 hours.

  • 2.

    Skewer watermelon, alternating basil leaves in between chunks of watermelon.

    • Nutrients Per Serving

    (1 skewer) 19 calories, 0 g fat, 5 mg calcium, 0 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrates, 0 g fibre, 1 g protein.

    Basil watermelon skewers
    Photo by Lars Ranek
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