Ingredients
2 grapefruits
4 tablespoons brown sugar or cane sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 pinch ground ginger
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch flaky sea salt
Instructions
1
Preheat broiler.
2
Trim off both ends of grapefruit making the grapefruit flat. This is just a small cut, which helps the grapefruit not wiggle back and forth. Cut the grapefruits in half and place flesh down on a paper towel.
3
Place the grapefruit halves in a baking dish or baking sheet face up. Sprinkle the mixture, about 1 tablespoon per halve. Broil for 7-9 minutes. Remove and let cool a few minutes before serving.
4
Serve with yogurt, granola, ice cream, or simply enjoy on its own.
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Grapefruit is a powerhouse of vitamin C, providing well over 50% of your daily recommended intake in a single half, making this dish as nutritious as it is delicious.
- Fresh rosemary adds more than just aroma — it contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds like rosmarinic acid that may support overall wellness.
- Flaky sea salt, used as a finishing touch, enhances the sweetness of the caramelized sugar and the brightness of the citrus without adding excessive sodium.
- Brown sugar caramelizes beautifully under the broiler, creating a crackly, toffee-like crust reminiscent of a classic crème brûlée topping.
- Ground ginger and cinnamon add subtle warmth and depth, making this dish feel indulgent and cozy despite being naturally low in fat.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- Each serving provides a significant dose of vitamin C from the grapefruit, supporting immune function and skin health.
- Grapefruit is naturally high in fiber and water content, making this a relatively low-calorie yet satisfying dish.
- The added brown sugar contributes to the total sugar content, so those monitoring blood sugar should enjoy in moderation.
- Grapefruit contains naringenin and lycopene (in red/pink varieties), antioxidants associated with heart health and reduced inflammation.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free, low in fat, and cholesterol-free, fitting easily into a variety of dietary lifestyles.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories120
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat0.2 g72 g0.28%
- Saturated Fat0 g20 g0%
- Trans Fat0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat0 g
- Cholesterol0 mg300 mg0%
- Sodium55 mg2300 mg2.39%
- Total Carbohydrate31 g275 g11.27%
- Dietary Fiber2 g28 g7.14%
- Total Sugars27 g
- Added Sugars12 g50 g24%
- Sugar Alcohal0 g
- Protein1 g50 g2%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)0 mcg20 mcg0%
- Calcium40 mg1300 mg3.08%
- Iron0.4 mg18 mg2.22%
- Potassium230 mg4700 mg4.89%
- Vitamin A1200 mcg900 mcg133.33%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)55 mg90 mg61.11%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)0.2 mg15 mg1.33%
- Vitamin K3 mcg120 mcg2.5%
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.08 mg1.2 mg6.67%
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.04 mg1.3 mg3.08%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)0.3 mg16 mg1.88%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.08 mg1.7 mg4.71%
- Folate25 mcg400 mcg6.25%
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)0 mcg2.4 mcg0%
- Biotin0.5 mcg30 mcg1.67%
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.4 mg5 mg8%
- Choline12 mg550 mg2.18%
- Phosphorus20 mg1250 mg1.6%
- Iodine1 mcg150 mcg0.67%
- Magnesium12 mg420 mg2.86%
- Zinc0.1 mg11 mg0.91%
- Selenium0.5 mcg55 mcg0.91%
- Copper0.06 mg0.9 mg6.67%
- Manganese0.05 mg2.3 mg2.17%
- Chromium1 mcg35 mcg2.86%
- Molybdenum1 mcg45 mcg2.22%
- Chloride10 mg2300 mg0.43%
