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Basil & Lemon Granita

Basil & Lemon Granita

Basil & Lemon Granita is a refreshing dessert combining zesty lemon and aromatic basil, perfect for hot days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Granita Ingredients
  • 1 cup Fresh lemon juice Juiced from about 4 lemons
  • 1/2 cup Fresh basil Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Can substitute with sugar substitute
  • 2 cups Filtered water Enhances overall freshness

Equipment

  • medium mixing bowl
  • fork
  • Shallow pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Juice fresh lemons to yield about 1 cup of lemon juice. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, sugar, chopped basil, and water until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Pour the mixture into a shallow pan and freeze for about 1 hour.
  4. After one hour, scrape the mixture with a fork to break up ice crystals. Freeze again and repeat every 30 minutes for 3 hours.
  5. Serve over vanilla ice cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 45mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 75IUVitamin C: 25mg

Notes

Best served fresh. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge or one week in the freezer.

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