Summer Melon with Basil-Mint Granita Recipe

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Summer Melon with Basil-Mint Granita
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  1. Mix sugar, chopped mint, basil, and lime peel in medium bowl. Mash with wooden spoon until herbs turn dark green, about 3 minutes. Stir in lime juice and 1 1/4 cups water. Let stand 1 hour. Strain into large bowl, pressing on solids. Transfer 1/2 cup lime syrup to small pitcher; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining lime syrup into 13x9x2-inch metal baking dish. Place dish in freezer. Stir syrup with fork every hour until frozen, about 4 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep frozen.)
  2. Divide melon wedges among 8 shallow soup bowls. Drizzle melon with reserved lime syrup. Scrape granita into flakes with fork. Spoon generous 1/2 cup granita atop melon in each bowl. Sprinkle with sliced mint leaves, garnish with mint sprigs, and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 74.85 Kcal (313 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.02g 0%
Sodium 9.8mg 0%
Potassium 211.25mg 4%
Total Carbs 17.94g 6%
Sugars 12.01g 48%
Dietary Fiber 2.74g 11%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Vitamin C 22.9mg 38%
Vitamin A 1.3mg 43%
Iron 155.4mg 863%
Calcium 67.1mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 59.65 Kcal (250 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.02g 0%
Sodium 7.81mg 0%
Potassium 168.34mg 4%
Total Carbs 14.3g 6%
Sugars 9.57g 48%
Dietary Fiber 2.19g 11%
Protein 0.08g 0%
Vitamin C 18.2mg 38%
Vitamin A 1mg 43%
Iron 123.8mg 863%
Calcium 53.5mg 7%

* 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

  • 1
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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