Watermelon, Lime and Mint Granita
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 8 to 10 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 70 calorie
- Total Fat
- 0 grams
- Cholesterol
- 0 milligrams
- Sodium
- 4 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 18 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 1 grams
- Protein
- 1 grams
- Total: 1 hr 40 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Inactive: 1 hr 30 min
Ingredients
9 cups (about 2 1/2 pounds) seeded, cubed watermelon
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 cup mint, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
1/3 cup sugar
Directions
- Working in 2 batches, puree watermelon in a food processor. Strain puree through a sieve and strain out solids, forcing liquid out with a wooden spoon. Discard solids. Combine the watermelon puree, lime juice, mint and sugar in a 9 by 13-inch metal pan. Place mixture in the freezer, scraping thoroughly with a fork every 20 to 30 minutes for about 2 1/2 hours, or until the granita resembles coarse crystals. Scrape 1 last time and spoon into parfait glasses or bowls. Top with a mint sprig.