Ingredients:
- 3 small melons , halved lengthwise, seeded, each half cut into 8 wedges (about 3/4 inch wide), peeled
Directions:
- 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.)
- 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.
Nutrition Facts
| 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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