Grilled Grapefruit


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 158.3
  • Total Fat: 3.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 141.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 0.8 g

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Introduction

A different way to serve grapefruit A different way to serve grapefruit
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    2 large Ruby Red grapefruit
    1 teaspoon sesame oil
    2 teaspoons olive oil
    1 teaspoon minced gingerroot
    1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
    1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    1 Tablespoon Splenda brown sugar
    4 Tablespoons honey
    1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, roasted

Directions

Remove the peel and pith from the grapefruits and cut the flesh into 1-inch-think wheels. Remove the seeds and arrange the slices on a broiler tray. In a small bowl, combine the seame oil, olive oil, ginger, salt, pepper and Splenda brown sugar. Brush the grapefruit with the seasoned oil.

Preheat the broiler or grill until very hot. Grill the grapefruit slices on one side for aproximately 2 minutes, until the sugar begins to caramelize. Remove from the heat.

To serve, arrange the fruit on a warm platter. Drizzle with the honey and sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GDSMITH54873.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    O.K.
    Seems a waste of calories. You've more than doubled the calories in the grapefruit and it's hard to see how it's worthwhile. - 3/14/07


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    Very Good
    Wow - now this is something I will enjoy. Thank you for sharing this recipe! - 3/14/07