Lemon-Mint Sorbet

From EatingWell: July/August 1994 — Subscribe Now!

Inspired by a favorite family mint julep recipe, this sorbet can be served as dessert or as an intermezzo course.

4 servings, 3/4 cups each

Active Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours (including freezing)

Nutrition Profile

Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | View Complete Nutrition Guidelines»

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup chopped fresh mint
Zest of 1 lemon, removed with a vegetable peeler
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup lemon juice, (4-6 lemons)

Preparation

Combine sugar, mint and lemon zest in a large glass measuring cup or medium bowl. Pour boiling water over the sugar mixture, stirring to dissolve. Let steep for 20 minutes, then strain through a fine sieve into a bowl. Stir in lemon juice. Chill until cold.
Pour into the canister of an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer’s directions. (Alternatively, freeze the mixture in a shallow metal cake pan until solid, about 6 hours. Break into chunks and process in a food processor until smooth.)

Nutrition

Per serving: 308 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 80 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 2 g fiber; 9 mg sodium; 146 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (30% daily value), Vitamin A (19% dv), Iron (15% dv).

5 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 5 other carbohydrate