Name: Watermelon Steak Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ watermelon; 2 tbsp olive oil; ½ tsp liquid smoke; 2 garlic cloves; ¼ tsp salt; ¼ tsp pepper; balsamic reduction; feta cheese; fresh mint

How To Make Watermelon Steak

Make a truly unique vegan steak with this watermelon steak recipe. The fresh fruit completely transforms into a smoky, chewy main dish.

Prep: 10 mins

Chill Time: 1 hr

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

½ watermelon, large, seedless
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp liquid smoke
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper

For Garnish:

balsamic reduction
feta cheese, crumbled
fresh mint, chopped

Instructions

Cut watermelon in half lengthwise. Place flat side down, and cut 1½-inch wide slice. Cut the largest rectangle possible from each of these slices. There should be about 6 steaks from ½ of a watermelon.
Pat each of the steaks dry with paper towels. If time permits, place them in the refrigerator uncovered for 1 to 2 hours to dry out excess moisture. Give them a final pat right before preparing.
Whisk together oil liquid smoke, garlic, salt, and pepper. Liberally brush on both sides of watermelon steaks.
Lightly grease a large saute pan over low/medium. Gently slide each steak in, cooking for about 5 minutes on each side. Increase heat to medium-high and continue to cook each side for one minute, or until lightly browned.
Serve warm, topped with balsamic reduction, feta, and mint.