Watermelon Salsa

Watermelon Salsa

Watermelon Salsa

SNACK MEAL

SNACK MEAL

Watermelon Salsa - Snack alternative with baked tortilla chips

INGREDIENTS

Serving for 4
2 Table spoon olive oil
1 Tea spoon thyme
1 Tea spoon red pepper, black pepper, garlic powder
2 Tortillas
2 Cup of diced watermelon
1/2 Red onion
4 Cucumber
1 Capia pepper
1 Green pepper (hot)
1/2 Lemon juice
2 Table spoon basil
2 Table spoon mint

RECIPE

Tortilla Chips:
Mix the olive oil with all the spices. Spread it out on the tortillas and cut them in triangles. Put them on the tray, leaving some space in between. Bake inside the oven preheated to 180 C for 10 minutes.
Watermelon Salsa:
Dice and mix all the ingredients. Serve with the tortilla chips.
 

ENERGY AND NUTRITION FACTS
Nutrition Facts 1 serving (%) Daily Value
Women (age 19 and over) Men (age 19 and over)
Energy 612,6 kcal 32 32
Protein 17,5 g 31 31
Fat 2,5 g 4 4
Carbohydrate 126,8 g 46 46
Fiber 9,8 g 33 33
Total folic acid 92,6 µg 23 23
Sodium 2279,9 mg 114 114
Calcium 110,2 mg 11 11
Potassium 834,0 mg 24 24
Vit. C 121,4 mg 121 121
Zinc 2,2 mg 32 22
Vit. A 321,6 µg 40 32
Vit. K 179,9 µg 300 257
Vit. B6 0,7 mg 59 47
Iron 4,7 mg 32 47
Magnesium 70,9 mg 23 18-20
Water 425,4 g - -


 

About Watermelon:


 

100 g of watermelon consists of 90 g of water. Can help replenish water loss on hot days.
Not high in calorie content. It can be consumed as a dessert for weight management diets.
Can help to increase the level of arginine amino acid, which prevents cardiovascular diseases.
100 g Watermelon contains;
Energy 38,2 kcal
Protein 0,6 g
Fat 0,2 g
Carbohydrate 8,3 g
Fiber 0,2 g
Sodium 1,0 mg
Potassium 158,0 mg
Vit. C 6,0 mg
Vit. A 33,0 µg
Vit. K 10,0 µg
Arginin 57,0 mg
Water 90,2 g


References:

- Collins JK, et al. “Watermelon consumption increases plasma arginine concentrations in adults”. Nutrition 2007 mar, 23(3):261-6.
- Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock, TURKISH FOOD CODEX LABELLING REGULATION, December 29, 2011. http://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2011/12/20111229M3-7.htm
- Nutrition Information Systems (BEBIS 7.2)
- Colours of fruits and vegetables and health. EUFIC. http://www.eufic.org/article/en/show/spotlight/rid/colours-of-fruits-and-vegetables-and-health/

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