Nice Melons!
Oh my - the watermelons have arrived ! I couldn't believe my eyes when I stepped into my favorite farmer's market, Sprouts, today. It seems REALLY early in the season, but they looked amazing! I snatched one up for just 25 cents/pound. Curiosity got me ("Why so early?"), so I did some research. Seems favorable weather conditions, such as minimal rain and 80+ degree days in January and February brought the crops early. And, they're good-looking crops! To celebrate, I dug up one of my favorite recipes for watermelon from my cookbook, "Robin Takes 5 for Busy Families". Enjoy!
Frozen
Watermelon & Yogurt Triangles
The
watermelon triangles can be prepared up to 1 week in advance and frozen until
ready to serve.
This
also works with slices of cantaloupe and honeydew melon.
Prep
time: 5 minutes
Freezing
time: 1 hour
8
ounces vanilla lowfat yogurt
2
tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
1/2
teaspoon vanilla extract
8
slices watermelon (cut into 1-inch thick triangles)
In
a shallow dish, whisk together the yogurt, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla
extract. Dip the watermelon triangles into the yogurt mixture, coating about
2/3 of the flesh. Transfer the watermelon to a large baking sheet and freeze
until the yogurt is firm, about 1 hour.
Serves
4
Nutrients
per serving: Calories: 107, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: <1g, Cholesterol: 4mg,
Carbohydrate: 23g, Protein: 3g, Fiber: 1g, Sodium: 32mg
Watermelon shipments could start several weeks early, said Brian Arrigo, president of Southern Corporate Packers Inc.
Favorable weather conditions, including minimal rain and warm 80-plus degree days from late January through late February, were helping bring the watermelons on early, he said in late February.
- See more at: http://www.thepacker.com/commodity-fruits/watermelons/Watermelons-may-jump-the-gun-249573041.html#sthash.f2iYIMxC.dpuf
Favorable weather conditions, including minimal rain and warm 80-plus degree days from late January through late February, were helping bring the watermelons on early, he said in late February.
- See more at: http://www.thepacker.com/commodity-fruits/watermelons/Watermelons-may-jump-the-gun-249573041.html#sthash.f2iYIMxC.dpuf
Watermelon shipments could start several weeks early, said Brian Arrigo, president of Southern Corporate Packers Inc.
Favorable weather conditions, including minimal rain and warm 80-plus degree days from late January through late February, were helping bring the watermelons on early, he said in late February.
- See more at: http://www.thepacker.com/commodity-fruits/watermelons/Watermelons-may-jump-the-gun-249573041.html#sthash.f2iYIMxC.dpuf
Favorable weather conditions, including minimal rain and warm 80-plus degree days from late January through late February, were helping bring the watermelons on early, he said in late February.
- See more at: http://www.thepacker.com/commodity-fruits/watermelons/Watermelons-may-jump-the-gun-249573041.html#sthash.f2iYIMxC.dpuf
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