Preserved Lemons Recipe

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Preserved Lemons
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Directions:

  1. Rinse and dry lemons; trim tips of stem ends, starting at blossom end, cut each lemon lengthwise in quarters to within 1/2 inch of stem end, leaving all 4 pieces attached.
  2. Divid 1/2 cup salt evenly among lemons, rubbing it onto pulp.
  3. Close lemons and divide among 2 clean 1-quart jars with tight fitting lids, packing tightly.
  4. Add 1/2 cup lemon jice to each jar and enough cold water to cover.
  5. Add 1 tablespoon of remaining salt to each jar.
  6. Cover and shake gently.
  7. Chill, shaking jars daily and pressing lemons into liquid so they remain covered, until peel is softened, at least 3 weeks or up to 1 year.
  8. To use, remove lemons from brine, romove seeds, and rinse.
  9. Chop or cut into thin strips.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 31.37 Kcal (131 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 2651.95mg 110%
Potassium 148.61mg 3%
Total Carbs 9.81g 3%
Sugars 3.54g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.32g 9%
Protein 0.77g 2%
Vitamin C 56.8mg 95%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 22.5mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 25.27 Kcal (106 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 2136.09mg 110%
Potassium 119.7mg 3%
Total Carbs 7.9g 3%
Sugars 2.85g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.87g 9%
Protein 0.62g 2%
Vitamin C 45.8mg 95%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 18.2mg 2%

* 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

  • 0.2
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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