Granita is like a healthy snow cone and if your watermelon is sweet you don’t need to add any sugar.
NOTE: Granita can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Watermelon Margarita Granita
Servings
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless watermelon cubed
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
- 8 tablespoons lime juice about 4 limes
- 4 tablespoons orange juice about 1 orange
- Lime wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, puree watermelon, lime zest and juice, and orange juice until smooth.
- Pour watermelon mixture into a shallow dish and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
- Freeze, mixing every hour, until frozen, about 3 hours.
- Using the tines of a fork, scrape mixture until flakes form.
- Freeze, covered, until ready to serve in margarita glasses, garnished with lime wedges, if desired.
- Courtesy of the 28 Day JOY of KOSHER Challenge by Jamie Geller and Tamar Genger MA, RD.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Watermelon Margarita Granita
Amount per Serving
Calories
40
% Daily Value*
Sodium
2
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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