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3 Yummy Ways To Eat (Yes, Eat!) That Watermelon Rind | Healthy Kitchen Hacks

3 Yummy Ways To Eat (Yes, Eat!) That Watermelon Rind | Healthy Kitchen Hacks

Did you know that watermelon rind is edible? Check out the many delicious ways to try it!

Did you know that watermelon rind is edible? Check out the many delicious ways to try it at Teaspoonofspice.com.

 

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3 WAYS TO EAT WATERMELON RIND


Serena and I have been doing this series for almost 3 years and we are still continually having “aha” moments when prepping and cooking food.

Like this moment when I realized that watermelon rinds were edible (beyond pickling.)

Did you know that watermelon rind is edible? Check out the many delicious ways to try it at Teaspoonofspice.com.

I learned all these hacks while watching the National Watermelon Board’s Facebook Live on “How To Use The Whole Watermelon.” (I also learned I’ve been cutting watermelons incorrectly all these years.) Talk about a great way to cut down on food waste, too.

So, I knew that you could pickle watermelon rinds but did you know after peeling/slicing off the hard green skin, you can eat that white rind raw? I had NO IDEA! It tastes a bit like jicama with a watermelon flavor. You can also cook it.

Seriously, MIND BLOWN.

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Here are just a few of the tricks I picked up:

1) Watermelon Rind in Slaws and Salads 

Did you know that watermelon rind is edible? Check out the many delicious ways to try it at Teaspoonofspice.com.

Julienne (cut into matchsticks) and toss into your favorite green salads or raw slaws like this Jicama Slaw or Broccoli Carrot Raisin Slaw. I also cut the white rind into cubes and mixed into my Corn Avocado Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette.

Did you know that watermelon rind is edible? Check out the many delicious ways to try it at Teaspoonofspice.com.

2) Watermelon Rind in Stir Frys

Did you know that watermelon rind is edible? Check out the many delicious ways to try it at Teaspoonofspice.com.

I couldn’t believe you could actually cook the rind – in a pan stir-fry style or even roasted! Cooked watermelon rind tastes a bit like summer squash.

Did you know that watermelon rind is edible? Check out the many delicious ways to try it at Teaspoonofspice.com.

3) Pickled Watermelon Rinds

Did you know that watermelon rind is edible? Check out the many delicious ways to try it at Teaspoonofspice.com.

Much like cucumbers, you can easily pickle that white rind. I used Serena’s recipe for Quick Veggie Pickles.

Did you know that watermelon rind is edible? Check out the many delicious ways to try it at Teaspoonofspice.com.

Have you ever eaten watermelon rinds? Did you know you could eat them??

Did you know that watermelon rind is edible? Check out the many delicious ways to try it at Teaspoonofspice.com.

Sarah Cummings

Monday 20th of August 2018

I've only ever seen the find be used for skincare purposes. No idea they were edible!

Deanna Segrave-Daly

Monday 20th of August 2018

I know - it's such an "aha" for me!

Jenny Shea Rawn

Friday 3rd of August 2018

Ok so I was always taught (and assumed!) that the rind gave you a stomach ache if you ate it. Definitely learned something new today!

Deanna Segrave-Daly

Friday 3rd of August 2018

It's funny how that old wive's tale has persisted! From what I understand, it's like any other raw fruit or veggie - eating too much of could be fiber overload :)

Deborah Brooks

Wednesday 1st of August 2018

Oh wow I actually never knew you could eat the watermelon rind!

Deanna Segrave-Daly

Wednesday 1st of August 2018

Right?? It's like a whole new world - hehe!

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