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== Description == | == Description == | ||
This sparkling drink is ideal as a refreshing spritzer for a brunch or on a hot summer day. | This sparkling drink is ideal as a refreshing spritzer for a brunch or on a hot summer day. | ||
| − | * | + | * <ref>"Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group" http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends/</ref> |
* Source: ''The American Heart Association Meals in Minutes Cookbook'', 2002 by the American Heart Association. | * Source: ''The American Heart Association Meals in Minutes Cookbook'', 2002 by the American Heart Association. | ||
* ''Go Red'' Recipe of The Month, June 2007 | * ''Go Red'' Recipe of The Month, June 2007 | ||
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* chop [[mint]] leaves into very small pieces. | * chop [[mint]] leaves into very small pieces. | ||
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# Stem and halve strawberries. | # Stem and halve strawberries. | ||
# Put in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. | # Put in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. | ||
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* 88 Calories | 0g Total Fat | 0g Saturated Fat | 0g Poly Fat | 0g Mono Fat | 0mg Cholesterol | 36mg Cholesterol | 36mg Sodium | 22g Carbs | 2g Fiber | 1g Protein | * 88 Calories | 0g Total Fat | 0g Saturated Fat | 0g Poly Fat | 0g Mono Fat | 0mg Cholesterol | 36mg Cholesterol | 36mg Sodium | 22g Carbs | 2g Fiber | 1g Protein | ||
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| + | [[Category:Diabetic-Friendly Recipes]] | ||
[[Category:Beverage Recipes]] | [[Category:Beverage Recipes]] | ||
[[Category:Mint Recipes]] | [[Category:Mint Recipes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:17, 15 July 2012
Description
This sparkling drink is ideal as a refreshing spritzer for a brunch or on a hot summer day.
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- Source: The American Heart Association Meals in Minutes Cookbook, 2002 by the American Heart Association.
- Go Red Recipe of The Month, June 2007
- Serves 6
Ingredients
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- 1 lb strawberries (about 2 cups)
- ½ cup sugar or your favorite sweetener
- grated zest of 1 medium lime (about 1 tsp)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (1 to 2 medium limes)
- 4 cups club soda, sparkling water, or seltzer
- 6 lime wedges (optional)
- 6 mint sprigs (optional)
- chop mint leaves into very small pieces.
Procedures
- Stem and halve strawberries.
- Put in a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
- Add sugar, lime zest, lime juice, and chopped mint leaves; process until blended.
- To serve, pour ⅓ cup strawberry mixture and ⅔ cup club soda into each glass; add ice and stir.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and mint sprig.
Nutritional information
Per 1 cup serving:
- 88 Calories | 0g Total Fat | 0g Saturated Fat | 0g Poly Fat | 0g Mono Fat | 0mg Cholesterol | 36mg Cholesterol | 36mg Sodium | 22g Carbs | 2g Fiber | 1g Protein
References
- ↑ "Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group" http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends/
