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Strawberry Mint Lemonade

June 10, 2008 - 7:30am
 
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Strawberry Mint Lemonade

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size¼ recipe
Calories160
Calories from Fat5
Total Fat1 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium15 mg
Total Carbohydrate67 g
Dietary Fiber6 g
Sugars9 g
Proteins2 g
Vitamin A25% DV
Vitamin C200% DV
Calcium10% DV
Iron10% DV

Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Servings and Times

Servings4
Preparation Time20 minutes

Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 2.0

Ingredients and Preparation

IngredientsMeasures
Water4 cups
Sugar substitute1 cup
Fresh mint leaves, lightly packed4 cups
Strawberry hulled, halved1 quart
Lemon juice, fresh squeezed1 cup
  1. Directions
  2. Place 2 cups water, sugar, and mint in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Strain into a blender; discard mint.
  4. Thinly slice 1 cup of strawberries and set aside.
  5. Add ½ of the remaining strawberries to a blender and blend until smooth; pour into 2 quart pitcher.
  6. Stir in sliced strawberries and remaining water. Add sugar to taste if needed, stirring until dissolved.
  7. Cover and chill until serving.

Diabetic Exchange
Fruit: 1; Vegetables: 0; Meat: 0; Milk: 0; Fat: 0; Carbs: 1; Other: 0
Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange System. Exchanges are rounded up or down to equal whole numbers. Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.

Source
Ida Rodriguez for Melissa’s Variety Produce

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