Turn Grapefruit into a Sweet Treat

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By Chef Meg Galvin, Healthy Cooking Expert atSparkPeople.com

This time of year, grapefruit is plentiful and affordable, and it makes an appearance on many a breakfast table. If you're looking to liven up your morning grapefruit, this easy recipe is for you.

Sweeten up your morning grapefruit by baking it. This will make a grapefruit love out of anyone. You could also serve this as a snack or dessert.

Minutes to Prepare: 5 Minutes to Cook: 15 Ingredients 1 grapefruit
1 teaspoon honey
2 teaspoons shelled and finely chopped pistachios

Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Slice the grapefruit in half.
If your grapefruits are tipping over, use a knife to remove a thin layer from the bottom, taking care not to expose the flesh.
Use a paring knife to separate the grapefruit segments (optional). Run the knife between the inner flesh and the white pith between the flesh and rind.
The grapefruit halves on a baking sheet and top with the honey and chopped pistachios.
Bake for 15 minutes.

Serve warm.
Serving Size: Makes 2 servings, 1/2 grapefruit each
Calories: 57.6

More grapefruit recipes and tips:
Crunchy Grapefruit Salad
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SparkPeople Healthy Cooking Expert Meg Galvin is a World Master Chef, culinary instructor, and the author of "The SparkPeople Cookbook: Love Your Food, Lose the Weight." A farmer's daughter and marathon runner, she lives in northern Kentucky with her husband and three teenage sons.