Watermelon, Lime and Mint Granita (Ellie Krieger) Recipe

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Watermelon, Lime and Mint Granita (Ellie Krieger)
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Ingredients:

  • 9 cups (about 2 1/2 lb) seeded, cubed watermelon
  • 1 cup mint, finely chopped , plus more for garnish
  • 1/3 cup sugar

Directions:

  1. Working in 2 batches, puree watermelon in a food processor. Strain puree through a sieve and strain out solids, forcing liquid out with a wooden spoon. Discard solids. Combine the watermelon puree, lime juice, mint and sugar in a 9 by 13-inch metal pan. Place mixture in the freezer, scraping thoroughly with a fork every 20 to 30 minutes for about 2 1/2 hours, or until the granita resembles coarse crystals. Scrape 1 last time and spoon into parfait glasses or bowls. Top with a mint sprig.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 195.51 Kcal (819 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 14.27mg 1%
Potassium 751.77mg 16%
Total Carbs 49.52g 17%
Sugars 35.66g 143%
Dietary Fiber 2.96g 12%
Protein 5.1g 10%
Vitamin C 52.7mg 88%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 49%
Iron 177.5mg 986%
Calcium 96.3mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 35.25 Kcal (148 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 2.57mg 1%
Potassium 135.53mg 16%
Total Carbs 8.93g 17%
Sugars 6.43g 143%
Dietary Fiber 0.53g 12%
Protein 0.92g 10%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 88%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 49%
Iron 32mg 986%
Calcium 17.4mg 10%

* 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

  • 3.3
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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