WATERMELON BURGERS WITH CHEESE
Here is a surprising vegetarian option for the backyard barbecue. The saltiness of the cheese cuts the sweetness of the watermelon. The burger gets its savory nature from the grill and a hit of onion.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, quick, weekday, main course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat a charcoal or gas grill to moderately high heat and put the rack about 4 inches from the flame. Cut the watermelon lengthwise, into halves or quarters, depending on the size of the melon. From each length, cut 11/2-inch-thick slices; remove the rind from each slice. If there are black seeds, use a fork to remove as many of them as you can without beating the flesh up too much.
- Mix the olive oil with the onion and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brush or rub the mixture all over the watermelon slices. Grill or broil for about 5 minutes on each side. The flesh should be lightly caramelized and dried out a bit. Sprinkle each slice with cheese, cover the grill and cook just until the cheese melts, about a minute.
- Serve on buns, toast or hard rolls with the usual burger fixings.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 248, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1040 milligrams, Sugar 26 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Billy Sell
b_sell@hotmail.co.ukI'm intrigued by the combination of watermelon and cheese. I'll have to give these burgers a try.
Bernard Mantsi
m-b7@hotmail.co.ukThese burgers sound delicious!
Azlan Samran
samran.azlan62@gmail.comI can't wait to try these burgers!
Md Anhar
anharm@aol.comThese burgers are a fun and festive way to celebrate summer.
Hailey Lee
l-hailey52@yahoo.comI would definitely make these burgers again.
destany bouie
bouied@aol.comThese burgers are a great way to use up leftover watermelon.
Khizer Ali
khizer-ali24@gmail.comI love the unique flavor of these burgers. The watermelon and cheese go together perfectly.
Prinxe Raja
p@hotmail.co.ukThese burgers are so easy to make and they're perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.
Michelle Holland
michelle.h65@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of watermelon, but these burgers were surprisingly good! The watermelon was grilled perfectly and had a slightly smoky flavor.
Vicky Gonzalez
vicky@hotmail.comI made these burgers for a party and they were a total crowd-pleaser! The watermelon was juicy and sweet, and the cheese added a nice salty tang.
ChAsad 1991
1991chasad35@yahoo.comThese watermelon burgers were a huge hit at my summer cookout! They were so refreshing and delicious, and everyone loved the unique combination of flavors.