Monday, February 21, 2011

Citrus, Ginger and Green Tea Sorbet

(makes 6 servings)

Weight Loss Recipes : Citrus, Ginger and Green Tea SorbetIngredients:

  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger, chopped


  • ¾ cup water


  • 1 green tea bag


  • 1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice


  • ½ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice


  • ½ cup water


  • ¼ cup honey


  • Snipped fresh mint for garnish (optional)


Preparation:

  • Add the ginger and water in a small-sized saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat then turn off. Add tea bag and allow to steep for 2-3 minutes. Using a fine mesh sieve, strain the liquid into a freezer-safe medium-sized bowl (non-metallic) and discard the solids. Let cool for 30 minutes.


  • Stir in the orange and lemon juices, water and honey and mix thoroughly. Cover and freeze for about 3-4 hours.

  • Using a wooden spoon, break the semi-solid mixture into chunks. Pour the mixture into a medium-sized mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Pour back mixture into freezer bowl, cover and chill for 2 hours before serving.


  • Use an ice-cream scoop to serve the sorbet topped with fresh mint.


Make 6 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving(1/6 of recipe (78 g)): 68 Calories, 0 g Protein, 18 g carbohydrates, 0 g Dietary Fiber, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 1 mg sodium

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