A plate with grilled watermelon steaks topped with a shiny chipotle glaze, served with a side of tangy slaw.

Grilled Watermelon Steak with Chipotle Glaze

Name: Grilled Watermelon Steak with Chipotle Glaze
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 small watermelon cut into steaks; 2 tablespoons olive oil; to taste salt; to taste pepper; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce minced; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 cups red cabbage shredded; 1 cup carrots shredded; 2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; to taste salt; to taste pepper; Fresh cilantro for garnish

A smoky and sweet vegan BBQ dish with grilled watermelon.

Category BBQ

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style American

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily recipe · August 01, 2023

A little about this dish

This recipe is perfect for a summer BBQ gathering in New York City. It features a twist on the classic American BBQ flavors, with a touch of seasonal ingredients to make it interesting and unique.

Ingredients (for 4)

Watermelon — 1 small — cut into steaks
Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
Salt — to taste
Pepper — to taste
Maple syrup — 2 tablespoons
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce — 1 tablespoon — minced
Apple cider vinegar — 1 tablespoon
Smoked paprika — 1 teaspoon
Red cabbage — 2 cups — shredded
Carrots — 1 cup — shredded
Vegan mayonnaise — 2 tablespoons
Dijon mustard — 1 tablespoon
Salt — to taste
Pepper — to taste
Cilantro — Fresh — for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 — 🔥🌡️🍴

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Step 2 — 🖌️🍉🧂

Brush the watermelon steaks with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Step 3 — 🥄🌶️🍁

In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, minced chipotle peppers, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika to make the chipotle glaze.
Step 4 — 🥣🥕🥬

In a separate bowl, combine the shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, vegan mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the tangy slaw.
Step 5 — 🍉🔥🌡️

Grill the watermelon steaks for about 2-3 minutes per side, until grill marks appear.
Step 6 — 🌶️🍖🍴

Brush the grilled watermelon steaks with the chipotle glaze on both sides.
Step 7 — ⏳🥩🧘

Remove the watermelon steaks from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
Step 8 — 🍽️🥗🍉

Serve the grilled watermelon steaks with a side of tangy slaw and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Step 9 — 😋🍉🌶️

Enjoy this unique twist on BBQ flavors!

A final fox tip

Grilled watermelon may sound unusual, but it becomes tender and slightly smoky on the grill, making it a perfect vegetarian option for BBQs. Feel free to adjust the spiciness of the chipotle glaze according to your taste preference. Kids can help with brushing the watermelon steaks with olive oil and whisking the glaze ingredients.