Cantaloupe with Coulis

Cantaloupe with Coulis
Cantaloupe with Coulis
Don't throw those melon seeds away. It's a traditional Mexican technique to use the seeds as a thickener, and here they work their magic in a coulis, adding effortless panache to a straightforward and wonderfully light dessert.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 servings
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  • 1 tablespoon sugar, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
  • Carbohydrate 13 g(4%)
  • Fat 0 g(0%)
  • Fiber 1 g(5%)
  • Protein 1 g(2%)
  • Saturated Fat 0 g(0%)
  • Sodium 22 mg(1%)
  • Calories 55

Preparation Cut melon in half and scoop seeds and enough juicy flesh from center to measure 3/4 cup. Purée in a blender with sugar and lemon juice until seeds are almost completely ground and mixture is creamy, about 2 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on and then discarding solids. Meanwhile, cut melon into 6 wedges and remove skin. Cut each wedge into thin slices and serve drizzled with coulis.

Preparation Cut melon in half and scoop seeds and enough juicy flesh from center to measure 3/4 cup. Purée in a blender with sugar and lemon juice until seeds are almost completely ground and mixture is creamy, about 2 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on and then discarding solids. Meanwhile, cut melon into 6 wedges and remove skin. Cut each wedge into thin slices and serve drizzled with coulis.