Preserved Lemons Recipe

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Preserved Lemons
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Directions:

  1. Scrub thin skinned unblemished lemons and dry well.
  2. Cut each into 8 wedges.
  3. Toss with a generous amount of salt and Packing tightly in sterilized glass 1/2-pint jars with a glass or plastic-coated lid.
  4. Pour in Fresh lemon juice to make sure the lemons are well covered.
  5. The first week rotate jars shaking jar each day to distribute salt and juice.
  6. Then place in a dark spot for 2 weeks before using.
  7. To use, rinse the lemons, as needed, under running water, removing and discarding the pulp, and excess salt if desired.
  8. Add to Mediterranean salads, sliced lemons to chicken, lamb or fish 1/2 way through cooking, add coarsely minced lemon to rice water, couscous, or any grain water before adding the grains.
  9. There is no need to refrigerate after opening.
  10. Preserved lemons will keep up to a year, and the pickling juice can be used two or three times over the course of a year.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 26.9 Kcal (113 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 18863.98mg 786%
Potassium 131.56mg 3%
Total Carbs 8.38g 3%
Sugars 2.93g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.32g 9%
Protein 0.77g 2%
Vitamin C 48.9mg 82%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 18.38 Kcal (77 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 12891.1mg 786%
Potassium 89.9mg 3%
Total Carbs 5.73g 3%
Sugars 2g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.59g 9%
Protein 0.53g 2%
Vitamin C 33.4mg 82%
Iron 0.5mg 4%
Calcium 22.6mg 3%

* 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
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.1
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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