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Cantaloupe and Mint Granita (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

Cantaloupe and Mint Granita (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Cantaloupe and Mint Granita (Giada De Laurentiis)

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups water
1 cup sugar, plus extra , as needed
1 1/4 cups fresh mint leaves, packed, divided
1 (2 1/2 to 3-lb) cantaloupe melon, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces to yield about 4 cups flesh
3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 large limes)

Directions:

In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and 1 cup mint leaves over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool, about 20 minutes. Strain before using.
In a blender, puree the cooled syrup, cantaloupe, and lime juice until smooth. Taste, and adjust the sweetness by blending in 1 extra tablespoon of sugar at a time. Add the remaining mint leaves and blend until finely chopped. Pour the mixture into a 9-by-13-by-2-inch glass baking dish and freeze until firm, at least 8 hours or overnight.
Use the tines of a fork to scrape the granita into chilled bowls and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	286.99 Kcal (1202 kJ)
Calories from fat	0 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Sodium	79.8mg	3%
Potassium	1343.69mg	29%
Total Carbs	65.53g	22%
Sugars	56.84g	227%
Dietary Fiber	10.8g	43%
Protein	3.4g	7%
Vitamin C	151.5mg	252%
Vitamin A	3.7mg	123%
Iron	443.6mg	2465%
Calcium	192.3mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	49.99 Kcal (209 kJ)
Calories from fat	0 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Sodium	13.9mg	3%
Potassium	234.05mg	29%
Total Carbs	11.41g	22%
Sugars	9.9g	227%
Dietary Fiber	1.88g	43%
Protein	0.59g	7%
Vitamin C	26.4mg	252%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	123%
Iron	77.3mg	2465%
Calcium	33.5mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
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