Watermelon is a classic summer fruit – a staple at every picnic, potluck and barbecue. It’s red flesh is so sweet and juicy that it needs no recipe. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for watermelon’s green rind. The mildly sweet rind is often destined for the compost pile or worse, the trash. Well, I’m here to tell you that not only is the rind edible – there’s actually a lot that you can do with it. From sweet candy to spicy curry, there are so many uses for watermelon rind. Not only is it tasty when prepared properly, it’s also good for the environment, economical, and good for your health. Research shows that watermelon rind offers a natural source of citrulline, an amino acid shown to have many benefits including helping with muscle soreness, low blood sugar, and much more (download the full study here). With that… If you have a recipe you’d like to add, or want to share how you eat the rind, leave us a comment below!
