Lemon-Mint Melon Compote

Lemon-Mint Melon Compote
Need a gluten free and vegan sauce? Lemon-Mint Melon Compote could be an excellent recipe to try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 162 calories, 1g of protein, and 0g of fat. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up mint leaves, water, lemon zest, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

1
Combine water and sugar in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
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Remove from heat, and stir in lemon zest and 1/2 cup mint leaves. Cover and let stand until cooled to room temperature.
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Pour mixture through a fine wire-mesh strainer, pressing on solids; discard solids. (Syrup makes about 2/3 cup.)
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4
Combine watermelon, honeydew, and cantaloupe in a medium bowl.
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Drizzle with syrup, stirring to coat.
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Garnish, if desired.
DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score8
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