Lime and Watermelon Granita

(makes 6-8 servings)

Ingredients:

• ½ cup fresh limes juiced
  
  


• ½ cup water
  
  


• ¼ cup sugar
  
  


• 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
  
  

Preparation:

• Bring water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
  
  


• Using a blender, purée the watermelon.
  
  


• Stir in the watermelon, sugar-water and lime juice in a medium bowl.
  
  


• Pour watermelon mixture into a 11 x 7-inch baking dish, cover and freeze at least 3 hours.
  
  


• Remove from freezer, let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  
  


• Scrape the entire mixture with a fork until crystals are fluffy. Serve in chilled glasses or bowls.
  
  

Make 6 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving(1/6 of recipe (147 g)): 73 Calories, 1 g Protein, 19 g carbohydrates, 1 g Dietary Fiber, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 6 mg sodium