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Fruit Zone - English Recipes - Melons
JSY Watermelon Black Bean Salsa
 
Ingredients

2 cups chopped watermelon, seeds removed
1 cup cooked black beans
½ cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped green chilies
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Salt to taste (optional)

  
Directions
  1. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together.
  2. Cover and chill in refrigerator.
  3. Stir and serve with tortilla chips or with chicken or fish.
  4. Refrigerate leftovers.
  
Makes 4 servings
  
 
Nutrition Facts
 

 Serving size: ¼ of recipe (153g)
 Servings: 1 


 Calories: 120 | from Fat: 30

Total Fat 4g

6%
Saturated Fat: 0g 2%
Cholesterol: 0mg 0%
Sodium: 10mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate: 19g 6%
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Sugars 6g 
18%
Protein: 5g  

Vitamin A 8%* Vitamin C 15%*
Calcium 2%* Iron 6%*
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Calories:
2,000 2,500

Total Fat - Less than 65g 80g
Saturated Fat - Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol - Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium - Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g

Calories per gram:  
Fat 9* Carbohydrate 4* Protein 4
 
 
Key Points
   

For the best buy, choose melons that have a good scent and are heavy for their size with no bruises..

To prepare melons, rinse the rinds and cut them in half or in wedges and remove the seeds.

To store fresh, leave whole melons at room temperature out of direct sunlight for up to 1 week.  Refrigerate cut melons for up to 5 days.

Melons contain vitamin A, which is good for healthy eyes and skin.

Quick Tips 

Serve melon balls or cubes with cottage cheese..

Ad melon cubes or melon balls to fruit salads.

Serve melon halves with chicken or seafood salads..

Remember to rinse all fruits and vegetables before using.

   

JSY Melon Bowls
 
Ingredients
1 melon (cantaloupe or honeydew)
1 cup low fat yogurt
3 cups chopped, mixed fruit
  
Directions
  1. Cut melon in half and remove seeds.
  2. Scoop out an inch of melon around the center, widening the ‘bowl’. Chop and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the chopped melon, yogurt and chopped mixed fruit.
  4. Scoop mixture into the melon bowls.
  5. Chill for 1 hour.
  6. Serve cold and enjoy!
  7. Refrigerate leftovers.
  
Makes 6 servings.
  
 
Nutrition Facts
 
Serving size: 1/6 of recipe (225g) 
Servings: 1 

Calories: 110 | from Fat: 5

Total Fat 1g

1%
Saturated Fat: 0g 2%
Cholesterol: less than 5mg 1%
Sodium: 45mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate: 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugars 21g
10%
Protein: 3g  

Vitamin A 709%* Vitamin C 90%*
Calcium 8%* Iron 2%*
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Calories:
2,000 2,500

Total Fat - Less than 65g 80g
Saturated Fat - Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol - Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium - Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g

Calories per gram:  
Fat 9* Carbohydrate 4* Protein 4
 
 
 
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