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Cucumber-Lime Smoothie
in Diana's Recipe Book
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| Servings: 4 |
| Comments: A healthy (yes, healthy, each serving has only 21 grams of carbs and fat-free) and refreshing drink to serve your guests during the warm summer months. |
Ingredients:  3 quarts water 3 cucumbers, peeled and chopped 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1/4 cup granulated sugar Crushed ice (optional) Slice of lime or mint sprig, for garnish (optional) |
| Instructions: 1. Pour 1/2 cup of the water and 1 cup of the cucumbers in blender. Blend until cucumbers are pureed then add more cucumbers and water until all cucumbers are pureed. 2. Using a fine-mesh sieve, strain cucumbers into a pitcher to remove seeds and pulp. Stir in remaining water, lime juice and sugar. 3. Chill before serving over crushed ice garnished with a slice of lime. Makes 4 servings (Serving size: 9 ounces/269 grams). Variations: Instead of cucumbers, use tropical fruits like papayas, guava, pineapple or traditional fruits like orange, pink grapefruit, cantaloupe, watermelon or a combination of 2 or more. Nutrition Facts: Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (9oz./269g) Servings Per Recipe: 4 Amount per serving Calories: 86 Calories from fat: 0 Total Fat: 0g Saturated Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 5mg Total Carbohydrates: 21g Dietary Fiber: 2g Sugars: 12g Protein: 2g Vitamin A:10% Vitamin C: 35% Calcium: 4% Iron: 4% |
| Date: August 5, 2006 |