Watermelon Slush

From EatingWell: Summer 2004

A refreshing Middle Eastern street drink.

READER'S COMMENT:

"fabulous and so easy.....add a shot of gin for the adults!!! "

Watermelon Slush Recipe

Makes: 4 servings, about 1 cup each

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low carbohydrate | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

3 cups diced watermelon
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup crushed ice
1/2 cup water

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Preparation

Blend watermelon, lime juice, sugar, ice and water in a blender until smooth.

Nutrition

Per serving: 48 calories; 0 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 12 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 0 g fiber; 2 mg sodium; 137 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: A natural sports drink with vitamins A and C, potassium.

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 1/2 fruit

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Recipe Categories

Style/Theme: Entertaining, casual; Entertaining, formal; Kid-friendly; Quick (total 30 min. or less); Vegan; Vegetarian

Ease of Preparation: Easy

Total Time: 15 minutes or less

Servings: 4

Type of Dish: Beverages, nonalcoholic

Preparation/ Technique: No-cook

Ethnic/Regional: Middle Eastern

Meal/Course: Dessert

Health & Diet Considerations: Diabetes appropriate; Low carbohydrate; Gluten free

Season: Spring; Summer; Fall

Holiday: Father's Day; July 4th; Labor Day; Memorial Day

Publication: Summer 2004

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